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R93 FBM

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

233,729 mi
Last recorded233,729 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 FBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 233,729 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 229,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 220,145 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn edges, advise replace.

Fail 8 May 2012 220,140 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre worn edges, advise replace.

Pass 13 May 2011 206,711 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Fail 11 May 2011 206,711 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 196,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 188,632 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 188,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 183,561 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 179,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 174,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 174,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R93 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R93 FBM, 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 R93 FBM registered?

R93 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R93 FBM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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