MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
cut in nsr tyre
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front tyres worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front tyres worn
O/S/F ABS wire touching on link arm
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S/F ABS wire touching on link arm
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both wipers poor
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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R853 DKX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R853 DKX, 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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What year was R853 DKX registered?
R853 DKX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R853 DKX safe to buy?
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