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R841 JFL

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,854 mi
Last recorded148,854 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 JFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 148,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,463 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak rear axle ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 132,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release all rear (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,272 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 111,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2011 97,060 miles

both front outer cv boots are starting to crack and perish

engine is leaking oil

o/s/f antiroll bar drop link dust boots are split

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,604 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 89,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,747 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,149 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,591 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,532 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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R841 JFL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R841 JFL, 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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R841 JFL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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