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R993 UKV

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,303 mi
Last recorded168,303 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 UKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 168,303 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 166,657 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 164,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 161,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 158,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 150,851 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 145,253 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 138,093 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 138,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 132,382 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 124,895 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 124,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 117,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 108,365 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 108,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 104,855 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 104,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 100,136 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 100,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,572 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 UKV is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R993 UKV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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