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R834 TLO

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

214,612 mi
Last recorded214,612 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 TLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 214,612 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 214,612 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injector leak off pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 208,091 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 208,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 203,678 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 203,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 196,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 192,471 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 184,962 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 184,962 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 179,206 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 179,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 179,125 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 168,852 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 168,852 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges/getting close to limits

advise nearside headlight image weak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 165,727 miles

offside front brake flexy hose perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 5 Jan 2012 165,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake flexy hose perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 5 Jan 2011 164,274 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres perrished

possible fault with offside rear parking brake (imboard shoes)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 162,499 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 162,499 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 161,498 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 161,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 158,047 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 149,383 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 143,449 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 143,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R834 TLO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R834 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

R834 TLO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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