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R875 DRF

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,273 mi
Last recorded214,273 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 DRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 214,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 213,923 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 213,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 212,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber splitting

Oil leak ()

catalyst rattling

Pass 10 Nov 2016 212,246 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 10 Nov 2016 212,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 211,604 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 211,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 210,924 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2011 209,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front antiroll bar link rod boots split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 206,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 205,267 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre and rear section joint, power steering pipes damp, front cv boots cracking, flexi brake pipes cracking

stonechip in windscreen, rear brake pads worn low, front brake discs lipped, various oil leaks, front suspension bushes worn,rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 13 Oct 2008 203,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 202,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 119,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 192,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R875 DRF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R875 DRF, 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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R875 DRF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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