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R974 VJO

1997 Volvo V70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,098 mi
Last recorded196,098 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 196,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 196,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 184,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 184,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 184,651 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also low on edge due to rubbing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 163,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides scuffing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake near minimum efficiency

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 163,825 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides scuffing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 163,820 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides outside scuffing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 145,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 145,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Steering lock stop missing Both sides (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,121 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 134,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut to tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 133,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested catalyst missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel/tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 132,616 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round and rear pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 121,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 116,411 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 114,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 111,188 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 105,609 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,612 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VJO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R974 VJO, 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 VJO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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