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R860 STR

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

160,524 mi
Last recorded160,524 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 STR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 160,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 160,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 156,702 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 156,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 154,030 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 154,028 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 143,235 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 143,222 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 241,371 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 241,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 225,005 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 224,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 211,245 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 211,245 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 201,454 miles

O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT BROKEN

Pass 2 Feb 2009 192,032 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 192,032 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 182,457 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 181,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front no. plate poor condition

severe engine oil leak ( poss. front crankshaft oil seal )

Fail 20 Feb 2007 167,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 167,935 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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R860 STR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R860 STR, 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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R860 STR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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