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R967 GHK

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

224,165 mi
Last recorded224,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 GHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 224,165 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 222,474 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 221,327 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 221,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 216,659 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 213,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 206,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 196,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 182,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 163,593 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 145,580 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 125,926 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2011 125,882 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2011 125,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 115,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 102,572 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 95,372 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2005 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R967 GHK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GHK, 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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What year was R967 GHK registered?

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

Is R967 GHK safe to buy?

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