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R830 XJW

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,691 mi
Last recorded182,691 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 XJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 182,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 181,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 181,005 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer 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 incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 176,780 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 176,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH...N/S & O/S...BLADES SPLIT (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 175,030 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 8 Sep 2014 175,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 13 Sep 2013 172,400 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 172,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 169,704 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 169,618 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 161,991 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 161,991 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 155,670 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 155,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 151,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 151,634 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 147,831 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 147,831 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 138,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 126,814 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 126,814 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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R830 XJW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R830 XJW, 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 XJW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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