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R823 JGC

1997 Volvo V70

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,787 mi
Last recorded136,787 miles
Recorded on2 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 JGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2011 136,787 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2010 130,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 124,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 118,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 107,908 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 97,449 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R823 JGC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R823 JGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R823 JGC registered?

R823 JGC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R823 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R823 JGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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