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R825 VUD

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,287 mi
Last recorded96,287 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,287 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,221 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN. NS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN, FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS WORN

Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,647 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 76,571 miles

NS REAR TYRE WORN

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,681 miles

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

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

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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R825 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R825 VUD, 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 R825 VUD registered?

R825 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R825 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 VUD shows 5 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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