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R821 ESG

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,235 mi
Last recorded138,235 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 ESG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2014 138,235 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 129,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 120,221 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2011 112,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 109,961 miles

offside front floor slightly corroded and exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,319 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 106,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 103,575 miles

Rear tyres out slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2006 102,088 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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R821 ESG is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R821 ESG, 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 R821 ESG registered?

R821 ESG is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R821 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 ESG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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