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R906 NGF

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,206 mi
Last recorded158,206 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 NGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 158,206 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 157,884 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2019 156,410 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 154,249 miles

Fuel tank filler pipe clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 152,670 miles

Fuel filler neck clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Door check strap broken

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 152,670 miles

Fuel filler neck clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Door check strap broken

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 150,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover slight damage

Pass 29 Jul 2015 148,388 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 18 Aug 2014 146,170 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 146,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 142,792 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 142,791 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 139,041 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 139,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 131,740 miles

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

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

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

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

beam pattern on o/s headlamp slighty reduced aim just acceptable

o/s sun visor hanging down slighty not yet affecting drivers view

slight deteration on rear numb er plate

Pass 20 Jul 2010 127,410 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 127,410 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 123,602 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 123,602 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 117,257 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 117,253 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 113,013 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 113,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 104,651 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2006 104,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

motor has a slight oil leak

nearside front brake -hose is slightly deteriorated

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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R906 NGF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R906 NGF, 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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R906 NGF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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