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R819 JGC

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,640 mi
Last recorded191,640 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 JGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 191,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake discs lipped

n/s/r lamp cracked

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2018 191,621 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake discs lipped

n/s/r lamp cracked

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2017 190,005 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 187,928 miles

Offside Front steering arm has play

Rear both rear tyres perishing

brake servo corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 185,628 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Fail 22 Sep 2015 185,628 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both sides sill covers fitted

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Fail 21 Jul 2015 185,615 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 180,235 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 180,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 174,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 165,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear discs slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2010 156,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 149,011 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 140,712 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 130,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 122,673 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 122,370 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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R819 JGC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R819 JGC, 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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R819 JGC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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