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A4 AKR

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,000 mi
Last recorded146,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 AKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 146,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 131,258 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 131,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 126,291 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 126,243 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 122,383 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 122,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wheel is steel the rest of them are alloys

o/s headlamp glass has a stonechip and condensation

o/s/f tyre and nearside rear tyre are low and worn on inner sdges

slight play o/s/f wheel

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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A4 AKR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A4 AKR, 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 A4 AKR registered?

A4 AKR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is A4 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 AKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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