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R912 GKO

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,957 mi
Last recorded187,957 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 GKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 187,957 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 184,384 miles

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle presenter be aware the rear exhuast bracket is unattached yet the system is still secure

vehicle presenter be aware the rear exhuast pipe has a minor leak of emissions

vehicle presenter be aware the rear shock absorber mounting rubbers are slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2010 184,384 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle presenter be aware the rear exhuast bracket is unattached yet the system is still secure

vehicle presenter be aware the rear exhuast pipe has a minor leak of emissions

vehicle presenter be aware the rear shock absorber mounting rubbers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2009 179,976 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Front brake pads appear low.

Front tyres are worn at edges close to limits.

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

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 179,976 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs are worn.

Front brake pads appear low.

Front tyres are worn at edges close to limits.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 163,924 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/s/r brake disc corroded

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

Play in o/s rack

Rear brake imbalanced

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 163,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/s/r brake disc corroded

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

Play in o/s rack

Rear brake imbalanced

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 133,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 107,516 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 107,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 93,270 miles

chip in centre of windscreen

exhaust system corroded

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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R912 GKO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R912 GKO, 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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What year was R912 GKO registered?

R912 GKO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R912 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 GKO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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