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R837 TCF

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

257,516 mi
Last recorded257,516 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 TCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 257,516 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 247,128 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 246,203 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres heavy cracking, poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2022 246,202 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle rubber bush (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres heavy cracking, poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2021 245,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 244,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 243,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 241,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 239,649 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 234,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 229,156 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 228,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 223,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 216,142 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 211,527 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 201,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 201,681 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 196,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 185,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 173,874 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 162,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 162,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 145,904 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 145,904 miles

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

front number plate damaged slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2006 128,552 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 128,550 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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R837 TCF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R837 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 R837 TCF registered?

R837 TCF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R837 TCF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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