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R843 PBW

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,223 mi
Last recorded168,223 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 PBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 168,223 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 166,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 164,099 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2016 164,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emission test not done due to exhaust blow (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 160,243 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 160,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 155,522 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 155,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 155,516 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 143,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 139,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

head light poor pattern

Pass 18 Feb 2011 134,368 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on rear brake discs

indicator bulbs going white

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2010 130,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 125,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 122,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 116,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 102,300 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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R843 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R843 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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R843 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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