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R827 UAN

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

224,862 mi
Last recorded224,862 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 UAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 224,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 222,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 221,737 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 221,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 217,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 216,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 213,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 208,494 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 204,672 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 204,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 197,647 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 192,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 189,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 185,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 181,106 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs pitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f fog light broken

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs pitted

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Jul 2009 172,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 157,650 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 137,978 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 109,305 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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R827 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R827 UAN, 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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R827 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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