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R97 CBK

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

321,059 mi
Last recorded321,059 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 CBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 321,059 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Rear chassis rail/leg corroded and holed

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Rear chassis rail/leg corroded and holed

Pass 20 Jul 2018 320,048 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 320,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 315,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 308,470 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 308,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 299,064 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 288,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 276,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 265,099 miles

both front antiroll bar mount bushes worn

slight movement in both end joints of steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2012 265,096 miles

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

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

both front antiroll bar mount bushes worn

slight movement in both end joints of steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2011 250,137 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 250,134 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 227,786 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 227,786 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 205,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 205,948 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 186,116 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 186,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 166,530 miles

Near side front indicator slightly insecure

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

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

Slight play in off side steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2007 166,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Near side front indicator slightly insecure

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

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

Slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2006 149,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R97 CBK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R97 CBK, 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 R97 CBK registered?

R97 CBK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R97 CBK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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