MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,115 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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
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
outer cv gaiters are perishing
slight play in steering rack
front lower arm bushes have slight play
all indicators showing white
discs corroding
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 )
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
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
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.
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?
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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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R993 MES is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 November 1997.
Is R993 MES safe to buy?
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