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R886 SLY

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,091 mi
Last recorded169,091 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 SLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 169,091 miles

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

battery loose

Pass 3 Jun 2019 167,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 164,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 161,760 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 158,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 153,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 150,294 miles

both rear shocker lower bushes badly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2014 150,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both rear shocker lower bushes badly perished

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 144,613 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 144,613 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 138,145 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 138,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 130,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 121,247 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 121,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 111,882 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 111,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 103,284 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE READING LOW

Fail 22 Aug 2007 95,990 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise rear number plate damage

Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,990 miles

advise rear number plate damage

Pass 18 Aug 2006 84,044 miles

Near side No plate light poor conection

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

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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R886 SLY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R886 SLY, 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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R886 SLY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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