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R913 BTG

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

353,054 mi
Last recorded353,054 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 BTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 353,054 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 353,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 345,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 345,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 328,559 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 328,559 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 317,725 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 317,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 307,165 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 297,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 282,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 266,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 252,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil residue o/s steering rack area unable to check due to fitted shielding

power steering pump occasionally noisy when operated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 252,749 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil residue o/s steering rack area unable to check due to fitted shielding

power steering pump occasionally noisy when operated

Pass 24 Jan 2012 243,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 222,637 miles

n/s/f fog lamp assy broken.

o/s/f seat belt slight fraying on one edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 202,728 miles

o/s and n/s rear, o/s front indicators faded/pale

Pass 20 Jan 2009 179,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 161,650 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 144,474 miles

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

ALL INDICATORS APPEAR WHITE

NEARSIDE CV BOOT SLIGHT SPLIT

Pass 31 Jan 2006 130,223 miles

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

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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R913 BTG is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R913 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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What year was R913 BTG registered?

R913 BTG is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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