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R988 KBM

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,390 mi
Last recorded187,390 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 KBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 187,390 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 187,390 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 176,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 161,275 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 154,810 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 154,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 148,277 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 140,942 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 136,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 136,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 132,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 125,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 117,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 107,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 107,136 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 98,891 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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R988 KBM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R988 KBM, 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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R988 KBM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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