MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,877 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate has slight damage
nearside headlamp has a stone chip
offside rear light cluster has slight damage
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders
front number plate has slight damage
nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
nearside headlamp has a stone chip
offside rear light cluster has slight damage
slight play in both steering drag links
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight damage front registration plate (Still legible)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight damage front registration plate (Still legible)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R983 FSC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R983 FSC, 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 R983 FSC registered?
R983 FSC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 1997.
Is R983 FSC safe to buy?
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