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R841 JWC

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,381 mi
Last recorded201,381 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 JWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 201,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 199,638 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 199,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 196,979 miles

lambda light on

Pass 15 Dec 2012 194,338 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 190,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 183,302 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 183,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 174,064 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 174,064 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 165,722 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 165,660 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

os and nsr brake pads very low

osf tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 154,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 142,637 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre has nic out of side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2006 130,272 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JWC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JWC, 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 JWC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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