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R968 LCG

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,912 mi
Last recorded173,912 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 LCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 173,912 miles

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

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

rear brake disces worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 173,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake disces worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 170,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/side rear brake disce worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 163,360 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 163,360 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 156,333 miles

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

Oil leak

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

advise light wiper scratching o/s screen

Fail 9 Jul 2008 156,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

advise light wiper scratching o/s screen

Pass 14 Aug 2007 149,312 miles

Center silencer has been damaged.

Front brake pads appear low but servicable.

Rear indicators are faded.

Very slight noise at nearside front wheel on rotation, above normal rotation.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 149,312 miles

Center silencer has been damaged.

Front brake pads appear low but servicable.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear indicators are faded.

Very slight noise at nearside front wheel on rotation, above normal rotation.

Pass 21 Jan 2006 136,415 miles

offside rear indicator fading in colour

rear of exhaust system starting to corrode

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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R968 LCG is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R968 LCG, 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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R968 LCG is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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