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R974 DNH

1997 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

239,434 mi
Last recorded239,434 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 DNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 239,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 233,520 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 231,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre poor condition

nearside headlamp pattern poor

Fail 8 Apr 2010 231,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre poor condition

nearside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 9 Apr 2009 228,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect seatbelt

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 9 Apr 2008 224,855 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

oil leak on engine

slight play in offside front of steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2008 224,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

osf drag link has play in

rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2007 219,156 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 219,145 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished and nail in nearside rear.

chips and cracks in windscreen

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2006 210,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 210,825 miles

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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R974 DNH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R974 DNH, 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 R974 DNH registered?

R974 DNH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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