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R821 MGK

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,579 mi
Last recorded177,579 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 MGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 177,579 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 175,325 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 173,334 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 173,334 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 171,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 171,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 169,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulders perished/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 167,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front indicator lense repaired with tape

Offside steering rack misting of oil, not deemed excessive at time of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting too smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 167,409 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front indicator lense repaired with tape

Offside steering rack misting of oil, not deemed excessive at time of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting too smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 165,500 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Both headlamp beam image patterns are poor

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack damp with oil but no leak found at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2020 165,500 miles

Both headlamp beam image patterns are poor

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack damp with oil but no leak found at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2019 162,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure repaired with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged but still secure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside registration lamp very dull

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear metal exhaust bracket broken but still secure

fuel filter at rear corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2019 162,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure repaired with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged but still secure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside registration lamp very dull

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear metal exhaust bracket broken but still secure

fuel filter at rear corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2018 158,822 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front of steering rack has a light misting of oil

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 17 Feb 2017 156,156 miles

dipped headlamp image poor

Pass 17 Feb 2016 153,186 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 153,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported near side rear (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 149,624 miles

dampness round power steering rack

poor head lamp image

Fail 2 Mar 2015 149,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

dampness round power steering rack

poor head lamp image

Fail 11 Feb 2014 147,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust section very7 rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2014 147,953 miles

rear exhaust section very7 rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2013 144,550 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 144,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 140,932 miles

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

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

noise from power steering pump

rear disc pads getting down

slight dampness on off side steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2012 140,932 miles

noise from power steering pump

rear disc pads getting down

slight dampness on off side steering rack

Pass 17 May 2011 134,097 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 125,184 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 125,184 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 116,840 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 108,977 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 108,977 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 99,733 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 89,641 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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R821 MGK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R821 MGK, 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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R821 MGK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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