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R977 FKX

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,335 mi
Last recorded156,335 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 FKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 156,335 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 151,967 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 151,967 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 147,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Door corroded.

Fail 9 May 2018 147,098 miles

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

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

Offside Cv joint make a crunchy sound

Offside Rear Door corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 143,089 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door corroded.

Fail 10 May 2017 143,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 140,107 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 140,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 131,165 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 May 2015 134,164 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 127,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2014 127,533 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both f/ tyres inner edge bald

both steering arms have slight play

brake fluid low

f/ anti roll bar bushs splitting (both)

o/s/r door rusty

r/ pads low

tracking

Fail 29 Apr 2013 121,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both f/ tyres inner edge bald

both steering arms have slight play

brake fluid low

f/ anti roll bar bushs splitting (both)

o/s/r door rusty

r/ pads low

tracking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 115,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 115,343 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both number plates faded

play in steering arm

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,117 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 90,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,697 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 83,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no.plate defective

rear no.plate defective

Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,592 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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R977 FKX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R977 FKX, 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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R977 FKX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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