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R967 FSC

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,272 mi
Last recorded180,272 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 FSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 180,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

a b s pump noisey

o/s front tyre down to 2mm

Pass 8 Dec 2015 179,629 miles

Offside Front s/absorber stiff

front headlamp reflectors poor

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre wearing thin

wipers split

Fail 2 Dec 2015 179,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front s/absorber stiff

front headlamp reflectors poor

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre wearing thin

wipers split

Pass 5 Dec 2014 169,451 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 163,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 157,832 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 157,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 148,249 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 138,911 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside parkbrake shoe sticking,slightly on release.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 129,496 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 129,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 118,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 114,269 miles

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

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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R967 FSC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R967 FSC, 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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R967 FSC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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