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R959 NJH

1997 Volvo V70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,363 mi
Last recorded159,363 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 NJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 159,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 159,364 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 159,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 159,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tow bar electrical bracket corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2020 159,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tow bar electrical bracket corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 159,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust mountings split

general bodywork poor

n/s headlight stone chip

trailer socket bracket corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 159,175 miles

condition of offside rear outer brake disc

Fail 14 Apr 2015 159,175 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

condition of offside rear outer brake disc

Pass 23 Apr 2014 158,986 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

middle exhaust mountings rubbers cracking

nearside front tyre as outer wall damage

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 23 Apr 2014 158,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

middle exhaust mountings rubbers cracking

nearside front tyre as outer wall damage

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 20 Mar 2013 158,039 miles

condition of all c.v boots on vehicle

condition of exhaust mounting rubbers

oil leak on engine

smoke emissions

uneven wear both rear tyres and 1.6mm only just legal

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 5 Mar 2013 158,019 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

condition of all c.v boots on vehicle

condition of exhaust mounting rubbers

o/s/r indicator fading

oil leak on engine

smoke emissions

uneven wear both rear tyres and 1.6mm only just legal

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 21 Mar 2012 150,880 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 150,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres fowling plastic splash gaurds on full lock

Pass 24 Mar 2011 140,802 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 140,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 129,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 119,233 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 112,512 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 112,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 105,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 96,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 90,685 miles

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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R959 NJH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R959 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 R959 NJH registered?

R959 NJH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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