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R956 NJH

1997 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

249,596 mi
Last recorded249,596 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 NJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2010 249,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 249,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 223,066 miles

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Fail 20 Mar 2009 223,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

slight deterioration rear number plate

Pass 1 Apr 2008 193,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s rear axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2006 154,871 miles

rear numberplate lamiate parting

Pass 15 Oct 2005 130,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 130,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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R956 NJH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R956 NJH, 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 R956 NJH registered?

R956 NJH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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