MOT Status
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321,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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R830 CUR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 R830 CUR, 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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R830 CUR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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