MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,140 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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