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R839 GDS

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,448 mi
Last recorded135,448 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 GDS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 135,448 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 135,443 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 134,843 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all underside components rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,676 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underside components rusty

drivers rear door rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 133,663 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 133,652 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 131,373 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,880 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake efficiency on lower limit {16%}

Fail 17 Mar 2016 128,875 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake efficiency on lower limit {16%}

Pass 12 Mar 2015 127,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 125,248 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 125,248 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 122,729 miles

towbar socket insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 122,714 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front abs ring split + offside corroded

towbar socket insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2012 119,645 miles

towbar socket insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2011 114,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,373 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,132 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 98,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2008 87,960 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 87,960 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 75,319 miles

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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R839 GDS is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R839 GDS, 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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R839 GDS is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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