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R818 DGY

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,786 mi
Last recorded158,786 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 DGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 158,786 miles

Power steering heavy at low revs

Rear exhaust boxes poor condition and slightly blowing

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges near minimum limits

Fail 29 May 2015 158,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering heavy at low revs

Rear exhaust boxes poor condition and slightly blowing

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges near minimum limits

Pass 7 Dec 2013 153,157 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 153,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 150,297 miles

nearside rear bump stop loose

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Sep 2012 150,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear bump stop missing

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

nearside rear bump stop loose

Pass 14 Sep 2011 146,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 142,402 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 142,402 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

REAR discs in poor condition

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 139,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 134,067 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 123,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 123,166 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 109,326 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 108,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 85,280 miles

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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R818 DGY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R818 DGY, 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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R818 DGY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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