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R960 YHK

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

153,931 mi
Last recorded153,931 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 YHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 153,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 148,029 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 140,726 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 132,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,451 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 108,517 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,097 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 102,557 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,143 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,726 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,506 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,141 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,587 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,277 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 81,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,777 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 74,389 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 74,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R960 YHK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 YHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R960 YHK registered?

R960 YHK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R960 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 YHK shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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