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SJI 1304

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,408 mi
Last recorded182,408 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 1304
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 182,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 182,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 180,390 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 179,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 173,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 166,562 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 166,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 160,826 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 156,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 153,408 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 153,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 147,794 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 145,301 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 145,301 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 142,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 140,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 137,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 134,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,752 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 122,349 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 117,054 miles

Both rear tyres outer wall perished

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 111,875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 108,209 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 102,240 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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SJI 1304 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJI 1304, 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 SJI 1304 registered?

SJI 1304 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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