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R976 TBK

1997 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,557 mi
Last recorded151,557 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 TBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 151,557 miles

All tyres wearing unevenly

Couldn't see brakes properly

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 147,450 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates wate damaged

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres age cracking

upper engine mount poor

Fail 11 Apr 2012 147,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

top engine steady bracket mount deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 143,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front and rear registration plates slightly detetiorated

front brake discs slightly scored

nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint gaiter split

Pass 15 Jan 2009 137,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 12 Jan 2009 137,196 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 24 Dec 2007 128,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 117,237 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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R976 TBK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R976 TBK, 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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R976 TBK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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