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R947 PJO

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,524 mi
Last recorded215,524 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 PJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 215,524 miles

Light scratches to front windscreen

Slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 27 Feb 2015 215,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Light scratches to front windscreen

Slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 Mar 2014 213,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 213,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 210,283 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 205,239 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 201,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 196,702 miles

both dip headlight outputs slightly reduced, headlight reflectors deteriorated slightly - advise changing

Pass 12 Feb 2007 192,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 187,639 miles

rear tyres on legal limit.

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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R947 PJO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R947 PJO, 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 R947 PJO registered?

R947 PJO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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