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R871 JPH

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,881 mi
Last recorded136,881 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 JPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 136,881 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Power steering rack damp possible slow leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 136,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stays on with position lamps (1.3.2f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Both headlamp beam images poor

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Power steering rack damp possible slow leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 119,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 116,384 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

top engine stabaliser bar bush deteriated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 112,378 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 112,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 106,991 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 100,262 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 100,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 92,312 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 92,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,869 miles

nearside front wheel is noisey when spun, possibly wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,835 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R871 JPH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R871 JPH, 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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R871 JPH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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