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R905 VKX

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,997 mi
Last recorded147,997 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 147,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 147,997 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 141,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Nov 2012 141,792 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rear silencer missing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 136,585 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2010 132,027 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power Steering & Air Conditioning Pipes Corroded,Fuel Filter In Poor Condition.

Fail 30 Oct 2010 132,019 miles

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power Steering & Air Conditioning Pipes Corroded,Fuel Filter In Poor Condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 127,195 miles

nearside beam image weak

nearside front ball joint has play

Pass 29 Sep 2008 114,987 miles

front brake flexy hoses cracked

nearside front brake discs distorted increase and decrease of 20

neasrside front lower swivel worn and has play

Pass 12 Sep 2007 111,513 miles

both front brake flexy hoses cracked

both headlamp patterns distorted

chip in center screen

nearside windscreen washer weak

Pass 2 Sep 2006 100,914 miles

nearside front outer c v boot perished

offside front outer c v boot perished

Pass 19 Sep 2005 89,618 miles

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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R905 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R905 VKX, 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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R905 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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