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R794 PBW

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,101 mi
Last recorded112,101 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 PBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,101 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 112,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,189 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,359 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 81,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 67,377 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,794 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,927 miles

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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R794 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R794 PBW, 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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R794 PBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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