MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/R tyre perished
Condensation in front indicators
Rear brake pads getting low
Various size chips in windscreen ( less than 10mm in zone A and 40mm in zone B )
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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R817 JGH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
Across all 1997 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,461 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R817 JGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R817 JGH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 September 1997.
Is R817 JGH safe to buy?
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