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R915 SDP

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,036 mi
Last recorded141,036 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 SDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 141,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

engine blue smoking slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2017 141,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

engine blue smoking slightly

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 139,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

headlights slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 139,612 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

headlights slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 138,439 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlights deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 136,588 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 135,668 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 135,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adise headlamp image o/s/f

both rear tyres 3-4mm

flakey corrosion underside

plastic trim covering archs and sills areas

slight uneven rear foot brake application

Pass 9 Jun 2012 134,762 miles

battery slightly loose on mounting tray

condition of exhaust

fog lamp holed o/s/f

plastic covering underside of archs and sills unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Jun 2011 133,950 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 132,733 miles

Battery insecure

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

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 131,253 miles

n/s/r tyre unevan wear

o/s headlamp pattern poor

slight leak steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2007 128,687 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 128,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 115,271 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 115,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 SDP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R915 SDP, 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 R915 SDP registered?

R915 SDP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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