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R70 VJU

1997 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

106,730 mi
Last recorded106,730 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 VJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 106,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 106,730 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 105,773 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,686 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 105,575 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 105,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 105,512 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 105,407 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 105,350 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,041 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 104,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 104,596 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,165 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 103,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 99,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 93,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 90,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2005

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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R70 VJU is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R70 VJU, 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

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What year was R70 VJU registered?

R70 VJU is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R70 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 VJU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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