MOT Status
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177,579 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
dipped headlamp image poor
Exhaust system not adequately supported near side rear (7.1.1)
dampness round power steering rack
poor head lamp image
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
dampness round power steering rack
poor head lamp image
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear exhaust section very7 rusty
rear exhaust section very7 rusty
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)
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
noise from power steering pump
rear disc pads getting down
slight dampness on off side steering rack
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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