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EDZ 7972

1997 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,186 mi
Last recorded220,186 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 7972
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 220,186 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 220,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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EDZ 7972 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EDZ 7972, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EDZ 7972?

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What year was EDZ 7972 registered?

EDZ 7972 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is EDZ 7972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 7972 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EDZ 7972 have outstanding finance?

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