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R875 VOE

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,501 mi
Last recorded160,501 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 VOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 160,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 159,591 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 30 Nov 2016 159,387 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Oct 2015 157,066 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 157,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 153,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 153,819 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 150,182 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 150,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edge.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 141,305 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 141,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 134,309 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 129,044 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 129,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 124,317 miles

all tyres perrishing

Fail 9 Jun 2008 120,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 120,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 114,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 109,261 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 109,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 VOE is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R875 VOE, 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 R875 VOE registered?

R875 VOE is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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