MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,622 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust heavy corrosion
handbrake travel
oil leak
rear pads low
rear shocker bushes worn
rear suspension arms corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heavy corrosion
handbrake travel
oil leak
rear pads low
rear shocker bushes worn
rear suspension arms corroding
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/side inner drive shaft boot splitting
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/side inner drive shaft boot splitting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R822 ESG is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R822 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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How do I check the history of R822 ESG?
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What year was R822 ESG registered?
R822 ESG is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R822 ESG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R822 ESG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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