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R817 JMR

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,254 mi
Last recorded184,254 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 JMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 184,254 miles

damage to n\s of windscreen

slight wear in o\s of steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2013 184,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n\s of windscreen

slight wear in o\s of steering rack

Pass 21 May 2012 175,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic sill covers fitted)

battery insecure

n/s and o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes perieshed

n/s headlamp pattern poor

rear exhaust mount broken

tested as presented with 4 passanger seats

Fail 18 May 2012 175,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic sill covers fitted)

battery insecure

n/s and o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes perieshed

n/s headlamp pattern poor

rear exhaust mount broken

tested as presented with 4 passanger seats

Pass 12 Jun 2011 169,150 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2011 169,150 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 161,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 152,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 May 2009 152,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 143,663 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake cable outer covering split

offside rear brake binds on slightly

Fail 14 May 2008 144,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s n/s outer hand brake cables cover split

o/s/r brake slighty binding on

Pass 26 May 2007 136,541 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner dge

n/s/r tyre getting low and bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2006 127,531 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 127,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/r n/s/r tyres bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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R817 JMR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JMR, 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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What year was R817 JMR registered?

R817 JMR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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