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R943 JUA

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,092 mi
Last recorded201,092 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 JUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 201,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 192,922 miles

Fuel tank, filler pipe connector corroding

Oil around power steering rack area

Play in Nearside rack end(drumstick)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 192,659 miles

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

Fuel tank, filler pipe connector corroding

Nearside rear tyre low

Oil around power steering rack area

Play in Nearside rack end(drumstick)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 184,471 miles

Slight play in nearside rack end

Both front tyres getting low on edges

Damp around power steering rack

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn uneven inside edge, still legal due to tyre design

Wishbone bushes starting to break up

Fail 5 Sep 2014 184,021 miles

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

Both front tyres getting low on edges

Damp around power steering rack

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn uneven inside edge, still legal due to tyre design

Wishbone bushes starting to break up

Pass 2 Sep 2013 174,139 miles

both no plates deteriorating but still legible

engine management light on

play in both rear axle main mounting bushes but not considered excessive

play in o/s/f wishbone bushes but not considered excessive

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

signs of possible oil leak from steering rack

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

unable to check very rear row of seats due to fitted carpet in boot

Fail 29 Aug 2013 174,063 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

both no plates deteriorating but still legible

engine management light on

play in both rear axle main mounting bushes but not considered excessive

play in o/s/f wishbone bushes but not considered excessive

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

signs of possible oil leak from steering rack

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

unable to check very rear row of seats due to fitted carpet in boot

Pass 15 Jun 2012 162,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 160,861 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 143,392 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 143,385 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 123,358 miles

offside front inner cv joint gaiter deteriated

Fail 17 May 2010 123,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads

Pass 23 May 2009 104,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2009 104,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2009 104,582 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 102,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,151 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,394 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 88,027 miles

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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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R943 JUA is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R943 JUA, 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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R943 JUA is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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