MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
steering rack at rack and pinion area slight oil mist
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
steering rack at rack and pinion area slight oil mist
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exh system starting to rust -rear end of chassis starting to rust - all brake caliper bodies starting to rust - dash indcating serv reqd
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exh system starting to rust -rear end of chassis starting to rust - all brake caliper bodies starting to rust - dash indcating serv reqd
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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R829 BAW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R829 BAW, 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 R829 BAW registered?
R829 BAW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 October 1997.
Is R829 BAW safe to buy?
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