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R82 JFL

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

215,947 mi
Last recorded215,947 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 JFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 215,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 213,354 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 13,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 211,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 207,425 miles

14% front brake imbalance

21% rear brake imbalance

both headlamp images poor

front anti-roll bar bushes perished + split

front discs low

nsf seatbelt latch sticky

osf link rod poor condition

osr indicator colour fading

osr tyre outer wall cut

rear discs + pads poor condition

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

rear lamps condensated

slight play in osf wishbone front bush

steering rack wet

various engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2010 207,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

14% front brake imbalance

21% rear brake imbalance

front anti-roll bar bushes perished + split

front discs low

nsf seatbelt latch sticky

o/s headlamp image poor

osf link rod poor condition

osr indicator colour fading

osr tyre outer wall cut

rear discs + pads poor condition

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

rear lamps condensated

slight play in osf wishbone front bush

steering rack wet

various engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Jan 2010 207,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

oil leak

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2009 202,843 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 202,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 178,995 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 178,970 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 150,025 miles

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front and nearside front dampers weeping.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 114,497 miles

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

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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R82 JFL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R82 JFL, 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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R82 JFL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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