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R966 MJF

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,817 mi
Last recorded169,817 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 MJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 169,817 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2014 169,817 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 161,591 miles

both frt headlamps stonechipped

both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 15 Jul 2013 161,591 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both frt headlamps stonechipped

both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear tyres worn very low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 154,089 miles

antiroll bar 'D' bishes cracking

coil springs corroded

front and rear discs corroded

front brake pads worn

slight wear in steering rack

wishbone bushes unbonding

Fail 31 Jul 2012 154,089 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

antiroll bar 'D' bishes cracking

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs corroded

front brake pads worn

slight wear in steering rack

wishbone bushes unbonding

Pass 2 Aug 2011 146,313 miles

all front wishbone bushes split

chip in os head lamp lenze

exhaust corroded

nsf fog lamp lenze smashed

os head lamp wiper arm broken

slight play in both front drop links

top engine bush split

Fail 2 Aug 2011 146,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all front wishbone bushes split

chip in os head lamp lenze

exhaust corroded

nsf fog lamp lenze smashed

os head lamp wiper arm broken

osr tyre very low on inner edge

slight play in both front drop links

top engine bush split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 138,871 miles

alloys damaged

coolant level low

engine top moumting deteriorted

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped and corroded

hand brake cables chafing on fuel and brake pipes

minor exhaust leak

n/s/f cv boot heavily cracking

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f headlamp damaged

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre previously repaired

play in both front drop links

power steering pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

rear tyres stepping in tred

stone chips in windscreen

under body corroded

various body damage

various supension bushes cracking and perishing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 138,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

alloys damaged

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped and corroded

hand brake cables chafing on fuel and brake pipes

minor exhaust leak

n/s/f cv boot heavily cracking

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f headlamp damaged

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre previously repaired

play in both front drop links

power steering pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

rear tyres stepping in tred

stone chips in windscreen

under body corroded

various body damage

various supension bushes cracking and perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 130,905 miles

noise from steering wheel. haeadlamp wipers split. slight wear to front brakes. n/s/f fog lamp broken. damage to bumpers.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 122,662 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 113,894 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 113,894 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 105,183 miles

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

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

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

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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R966 MJF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R966 MJF, 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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R966 MJF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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