MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both outer sills covered
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking and scuffed
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mecahnism is slightly worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both outer sills covered
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking and scuffed.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both number plate light lens dirty
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R876 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R876 VUD, 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 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 December 1997.
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