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R876 EVL

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,485 mi
Last recorded178,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 EVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 178,485 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 173,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of headlamps and patterns

handbrake 16% requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 168,716 miles

condition of headlamps and patterns

Pass 2 Jun 2015 161,283 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 161,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 155,653 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 148,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

os headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

Fail 31 May 2013 148,517 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

os headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

Pass 1 Jun 2012 140,388 miles

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

Engine warning light on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn pads 70% worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 133,089 miles

battery securing clamp missing

o/s drop link as slight play

o/s front flexy brake pipe starting to perish

tow bar mountings corroded but bar secure

Fail 27 May 2011 133,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

battery securing clamp missing

o/s drop link as slight play

o/s front flexy brake pipe starting to perish

tow bar mountings corroded but bar secure

Pass 4 Jun 2010 126,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 115,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 115,572 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2007 115,553 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 108,302 miles

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

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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R876 EVL 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 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 R876 EVL, 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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R876 EVL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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