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R993 MES

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,115 mi
Last recorded176,115 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 MES
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 176,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 166,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2012 166,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 156,840 miles

outer cv gaiters are perishing

slight play in steering rack

front lower arm bushes have slight play

all indicators showing white

discs corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2010 148,384 miles

both number plates are seperating

chips in screen

front brake flexis are perishing (strong advise)

front tyres are low on tread

offside rear tyre low on tread ( strong advise )

Pass 5 Mar 2009 139,165 miles

both front and nearside rear indicators showing white light

both number plates discolouring

exhaust system signs of age

front brake discs lipped

front brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

offside rear tyre getting low

slight dampness around steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 129,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both number plates discolouring

front flexible brake hoses perishing

power steering belt perishing

slight dampness around steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 120,904 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 bulb showing age.

Offside headlamp beam image showing age.

Rear brake pads look worn & rear discs showing.

Slight fluid sweat over power steering rack.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 111,634 miles

N/S outer Cv gaiter slightly perished.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 1.6mm.

Slight fluid sweat around steering rack. †

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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R993 MES is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R993 MES, 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 R993 MES registered?

R993 MES is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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