MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded top of axle (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken part at nearside of it (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Towbar component excessively corroded from main bar to ball (6.6.1)
fuel tank straps deteriorating
Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires towbar aux white socket (1.9.2c)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside of steering rack slight play
Nearside seat travel to rear ok but travel to front only achievable by pressing preset 1
Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Towbar component slightly corroded main frame (6.6.1)
exhaust deteriorating
Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Towbar component slightly corroded towbar becoming corroded (6.6.1)
rear exhaust hanger corroded but still attached at time of test
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slightly frayed (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front play detected at nearside front wheel
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower mounting point (floor) (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slightly frayed (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front play detected at nearside front wheel
Offside Front cv boot inner clip deteriorated
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight play detected at nearside front wheel
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated
rear brake discs pitted
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
cut in nearside rear tyre cord or ply not exposed
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear number plate starting to go faulty
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
rear number plate starting to go faulty
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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R968 LVE is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R968 LVE, 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 LVE is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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