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R879 VJO

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,942 mi
Last recorded201,942 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 201,942 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 191,842 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 181,683 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 173,797 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 173,588 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 164,062 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 164,062 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 153,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 153,677 miles

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

Advise o/s front ABS trigger wheel cracked

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 144,086 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 144,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 134,251 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 131,710 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 128,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil misting from power steering rack area. fluid level ok.oil may be from another source.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 128,588 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear brake discs corroded.

oil misting from power steering rack area. fluid level ok.oil may be from another source.

slight runout reasr brake discs from corrosion

small hole corroded in cat housing.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 124,722 miles

o/s headlight aim pattern slightly difused

Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,028 miles

front number plate slight damage

indicators pale

n/s c.v. gaiter weak/perished

slight dampness/weep around steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008 114,642 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 114,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 108,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 102,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R879 VJO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R879 VJO, 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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R879 VJO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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