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R895 BTG

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,333 mi
Last recorded164,333 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 BTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 164,333 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 164,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 154,516 miles

Fuel insert pipe clamp corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside headlamp pattern faint

offside headlamp pattern faint

Fail 24 Mar 2014 154,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel insert pipe clamp corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside headlamp pattern faint

offside headlamp pattern faint

Pass 22 Mar 2013 145,113 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 134,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 127,432 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 127,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 121,485 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 121,485 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 116,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 110,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 104,359 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 97,047 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R895 BTG is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R895 BTG, 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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R895 BTG is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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