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R937 HJV

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,997 mi
Last recorded129,997 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 HJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 129,997 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 129,993 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,719 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 125,300 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 125,300 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking but not to cords

Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,675 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 122,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Splitting (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 119,644 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 116,646 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 116,646 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012
Fail 6 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 111,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 108,233 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 101,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 98,090 miles

rear exhaust pipe support corroded away

Pass 20 Nov 2007 93,691 miles

rear exhaust pipe mounting corroded away but exhaust still secure

Fail 20 Nov 2007 93,691 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust pipe mounting corroded away but exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Nov 2006 88,855 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Front ABS wires chafing on anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Oct 2005 83,513 miles

EXHAUST REAR MOUNT CORRODED †BOTH FRONT DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES †

Fail 26 Oct 2005 83,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

EXHAUST REAR MOUNT CORRODED †BOTH FRONT DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES †

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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R937 HJV is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R937 HJV, 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 R937 HJV registered?

R937 HJV is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R937 HJV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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