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R939 RKU

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,513 mi
Last recorded164,513 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 RKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2023 164,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 162,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 162,180 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable touching wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 159,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 153,242 miles

Engine smoking slightly.

Fuel filler neck retaining clamp corroded, but secure.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 149,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 142,637 miles

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

Offside Rear tapping noise from wheel when rotated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 135,566 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 135,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,655 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 116,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 116,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting slightly deteriated

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

o/s front headlamp slightly dim

Pass 3 Aug 2013 105,821 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

full exhaust system deteriorated

nearside and offside front headlights deteriorated, just ok at time of test.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2013 105,817 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

full exhaust system deteriorated

nearside and offside front headlights deteriorated, just ok at time of test.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,400 miles

all indicators slightly discoloured

both front flexi brake hoses are deteriated, ok at time of test

hazard warning switch just upto standard

n/s headlamp deteriated on inside, beam pattern just upto mot standard at time of test

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear shocker bushes deteriated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,806 miles

front tyres worn

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2009 88,799 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,993 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 84,993 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 75,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,632 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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R939 RKU is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R939 RKU, 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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R939 RKU is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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