MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,386 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
damp at power steering rack
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
damp at power steering rack
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
heavy under body paint to repaired areas offside floor
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
heavy under body paint to repaired areas offside floor
poor beam pattern in headlamps
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
little reserve travel on handbrake lever.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R958 FDU is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 R958 FDU, 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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R958 FDU is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 August 1997.
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