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R805 BRP

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,002 mi
Last recorded152,002 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 BRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 152,002 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 142,779 miles

bnoth front cv boots startying to split

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s front indicator lens damaged

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight leak power steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2008 130,882 miles

both front cv boots starting to split

o/s rear tyre side wall starting to perish

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight leak power steering

Fail 14 Nov 2008 130,875 miles

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

both front cv boots starting to split

both front tyres getting low on tread

o/s rear tyre side wall starting to perish

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight leak power steering

Pass 10 Dec 2007 123,293 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrded

slight leak power steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2006 117,642 miles

all brake discs slight corrosion

o/s head light reflector discolouring

Fail 11 Dec 2006 117,638 miles

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

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

all brake discs have slight corrosion

n/s brake hose starting to split

o/s head light reflector in poor condition

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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R805 BRP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R805 BRP, 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 R805 BRP registered?

R805 BRP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R805 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 BRP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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