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WDZ 7337

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

225,846 mi
Last recorded225,846 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 7337
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 225,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 217,788 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 217,788 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 155,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 164,411 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 164,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 164,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected pushed behind bumper (1.9.3b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 151,697 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 151,697 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 141,180 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 141,166 miles

TRACS OFF SWITH NOT CANCELING.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 141,162 miles

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

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

TRACS OFF SWITH NOT CANCELING.

Pass 11 May 2010 140,706 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 140,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 135,329 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 135,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 129,603 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2007 120,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 112,631 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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WDZ 7337 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDZ 7337, 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 WDZ 7337 registered?

WDZ 7337 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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