MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R835 PBW safe to buy?
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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