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R803 SLY

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,685 mi
Last recorded147,685 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 SLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 147,685 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 21 Oct 2013 145,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 142,942 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 140,053 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 140,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 137,564 miles

front tyers side walls perised

Pass 9 Nov 2009 135,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 134,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 133,665 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 133,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 131,942 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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R803 SLY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R803 SLY, 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 R803 SLY registered?

R803 SLY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R803 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 SLY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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