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R117 GFV

1997 Volvo S70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,169 mi
Last recorded109,169 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 GFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 109,169 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 102,285 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 102,285 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 90,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,672 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,807 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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R117 GFV is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 117,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R117 GFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R117 GFV registered?

R117 GFV is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R117 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 GFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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