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R915 AAV

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,638 mi
Last recorded120,638 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 120,638 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,894 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Both rear shock bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Power-Steering pump noisy

Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,532 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 110,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking steering-rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 107,710 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 107,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,748 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 105,748 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,079 miles

Both front fog lights not working.

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack boot holed. (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 102,079 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lights not working.

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack boot holed. (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 99,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,361 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,336 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 97,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 94,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,246 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 87,056 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,056 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 80,292 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 72,228 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 72,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Right-hand front fog light not working.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 63,877 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 50,710 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers worn

Fail 16 May 2007 50,710 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers worn

Pass 23 May 2006 46,695 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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R915 AAV is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R915 AAV, 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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R915 AAV is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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