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R802 XNO

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,305 mi
Last recorded161,305 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 XNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 161,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 161,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 159,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 159,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 155,533 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting broken o/s

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 150,765 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 150,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 142,396 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 142,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 138,624 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 138,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 129,907 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edgee

slight play in offside steering

Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,934 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 112,576 miles

Front headlamp beam patterns faint

Front tyres wearing slightly low on edges

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 10 Oct 2007 112,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads worn low

Front headlamp beam patterns faint

Front tyres wearing slightly low on edges

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 6 Oct 2006 110,719 miles

Exhaust centre silencer mounting rubber splitting, still fully supporting exhaust silencer at time of test.

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 110,719 miles

Exhaust centre silencer mounting rubber splitting, still fully supporting exhaust silencer at time of test.

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R802 XNO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R802 XNO, 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 R802 XNO registered?

R802 XNO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R802 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 XNO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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