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R803 VUD

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,295 mi
Last recorded220,295 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 220,295 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 220,295 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 211,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 211,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 200,398 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 200,390 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 191,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 180,067 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 180,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 169,456 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 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R803 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

R803 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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