MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
power steering slightly tight
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
power steering slightly tight
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play o/s steering rack / tie rod area
EXHAUST TALE PIPE JOINT CORRODED
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
SILLS COVER FITTED
front brake discs slightly lipped
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R834 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R834 PBW, 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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What year was R834 PBW registered?
R834 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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