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R82 SLK

1997 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,653 mi
Last recorded119,653 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 SLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 119,653 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 119,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2012 114,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,021 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 100,188 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 93,878 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,673 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condison

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mauntin weak and coroded

Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 78,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 71,229 miles

Hand brake travel long.

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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R82 SLK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R82 SLK, 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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R82 SLK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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