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R801 JGH

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,502 mi
Last recorded118,502 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 JGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 118,502 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall not down to cord

Fail 19 Jan 2010 118,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall not down to cord

Pass 2 Jan 2009 117,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 113,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre inner wall small cut not down to cord

Pass 21 Dec 2006 109,091 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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R801 JGH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R801 JGH, 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 R801 JGH registered?

R801 JGH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R801 JGH safe to buy?

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