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R830 TCF

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,216 mi
Last recorded198,216 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 TCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 198,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 191,732 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 184,263 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 184,256 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 173,459 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 173,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 164,562 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 153,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 143,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 142,682 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 142,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 129,270 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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R830 TCF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R830 TCF, 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 R830 TCF registered?

R830 TCF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R830 TCF safe to buy?

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