MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,291 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
nearside front tyre at 1.6mm
front number plate deteriorated
rear exhaust tailpipe supports corroded
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R397 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 132,990 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 R397 DPP, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R397 DPP registered?
R397 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 1998.
Is R397 DPP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R397 DPP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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