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R983 YHK

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

261,481 mi
Last recorded261,481 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 YHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 261,481 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside door mirror loose

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear wiper missing

offside door mirror loose

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2019 261,123 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside door mirror loose

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

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 242,309 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

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

headlamps dim

Fail 23 Jul 2018 242,308 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside door mirror loose

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

headlamps dim

Pass 17 Jul 2017 227,412 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front seat belt slightly fraying

Oil leak from engine ()

both door mirrors insecure

both lights dim in lens

Fail 17 Jul 2017 227,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front seat belt slightly fraying

Oil leak from engine ()

both door mirrors insecure

both lights dim in lens

Pass 13 Jul 2016 214,259 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 214,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear on tread were bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 209,861 miles

front number plate deteriorating

o/s headlight slightly dim

o/s/f fog light lens cracking

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust has minor blow

Fail 17 Jul 2015 209,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate deteriorating

o/s headlight slightly dim

o/s/f fog light lens cracking

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust has minor blow

Pass 22 Jul 2014 203,309 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2014 203,309 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2013 198,978 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2013 198,978 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 187,805 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 187,805 miles

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

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 178,242 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorating/worn

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 172,630 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 172,618 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 168,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 168,476 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 159,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 159,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 152,865 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 152,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 145,993 miles

O/S REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

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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R983 YHK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YHK, 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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R983 YHK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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