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R99 DJR

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

232,302 mi
Last recorded232,302 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 DJR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 232,302 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 20 Aug 2015 225,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 225,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 219,628 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads getting down

sill covers fitted

slight score marks to windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2013 213,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 204,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside front wing but no sharp edges

tow bar has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 195,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlaqmp reflectors slightly tarnished

front brake pads getting down

plastic sill covers fitted

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Aug 2010 186,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc's worn

plastic over sills fitted

under body rusty all areas

Pass 7 Aug 2009 176,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

plasric over sills fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 162,709 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2007 150,321 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 150,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 136,683 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 136,677 miles

Nearside 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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R99 DJR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R99 DJR, 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 R99 DJR registered?

R99 DJR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R99 DJR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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