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A17 DFS

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,574 mi
Last recorded183,574 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 183,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 181,105 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 181,105 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 175,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 168,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 168,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 159,021 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 149,192 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 137,913 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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A17 DFS is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A17 DFS, 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 A17 DFS registered?

A17 DFS is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A17 DFS safe to buy?

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