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R797 PFC

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

210,111 mi
Last recorded210,111 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 PFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 210,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 205,529 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 199,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 192,771 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 186,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 181,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 174,090 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 167,035 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 167,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 162,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 156,920 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 144,887 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 133,129 miles

both front flexi pipes starting to crack.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 121,444 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2005 111,590 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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R797 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R797 PFC, 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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What year was R797 PFC registered?

R797 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R797 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 PFC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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