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R836 UGM

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

263,644 mi
Last recorded263,644 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 263,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

evidence of oil leaks from gearbox

offside front ant-roll bar link dust cover split

offside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 244,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 221,358 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 202,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 202,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 184,865 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 178,975 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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R836 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R836 UGM, 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 R836 UGM registered?

R836 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R836 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R836 UGM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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