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R822 ESG

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,622 mi
Last recorded167,622 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 ESG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 167,622 miles

exhaust heavy corrosion

handbrake travel

oil leak

rear pads low

rear shocker bushes worn

rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2008 167,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 150,341 miles

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

o/side inner drive shaft boot splitting

Fail 29 Oct 2007 150,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 130,210 miles

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.

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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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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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?

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