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R838 ORA

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,798 mi
Last recorded171,798 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 ORA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 171,798 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 171,796 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 171,782 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 166,097 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 166,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 162,640 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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R838 ORA is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R838 ORA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R838 ORA?

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What year was R838 ORA registered?

R838 ORA is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R838 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 ORA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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