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R835 PBW

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

218,442 mi
Last recorded218,442 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 PBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 218,442 miles

NSF tyre 2mm tread remaining

OSF tyre tread smooth on inner edge and 2.5mm tread remaining

OSF wiper blade split

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

Rear exhaust bracket rusted away and insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2012 218,156 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

NSF tyre 2mm tread remaining

OSF tyre tread smooth on inner edge and 2.5mm tread remaining

OSF wiper blade split

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

Rear exhaust bracket rusted away and insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2011 207,807 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 207,807 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 201,795 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 201,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 193,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 181,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 172,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 160,676 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 160,565 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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R835 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R835 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 R835 PBW registered?

R835 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R835 PBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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