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R960 MGC

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,140 mi
Last recorded142,140 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 MGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 142,140 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides front flex pipe deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides. (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction lamp lens has cracks.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working,Lens is broken.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 132,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT REEL JAMMED

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 132,283 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT REEL JAMMED

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 121,993 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 121,991 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 bulbs show white. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 121,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,157 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,987 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 100,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 95,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 90,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 69,882 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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R960 MGC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R960 MGC, 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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R960 MGC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R960 MGC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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