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R974 FVL

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,113 mi
Last recorded146,113 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 FVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 146,113 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating flickers on and off (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened arm rear attachment bracket split open (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

fuel filter insecure

number plates non standard fitment

Pass 6 Nov 2015 141,998 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 141,992 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 132,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 128,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 123,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 119,406 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 119,406 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 115,549 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 115,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2009 109,925 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 109,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 107,036 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 107,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 101,559 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 101,556 miles

Centre Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

nsr osr axle bushes have slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,740 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 FVL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FVL, 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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R974 FVL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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