MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,448 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all underside components rusty
drivers rear door rusty
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
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%}
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%}
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)
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)
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)
towbar socket insecure
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
towbar socket insecure
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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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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