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R815 PFC

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,369 mi
Last recorded191,369 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 PFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2013 191,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 191,369 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 182,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 182,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 173,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 161,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 151,686 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 151,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 137,875 miles

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

antiroll bar link ball joint boots split on both sides front

Pass 1 Dec 2007 123,660 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2006 107,012 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 107,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 101,673 miles

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

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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R815 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R815 PFC, 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 R815 PFC registered?

R815 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R815 PFC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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