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R838 UAN

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 UAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 137,542 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel & handbrakes just met the brakes limit (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 134,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 129,726 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 124,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 124,717 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,957 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 121,957 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 120,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread and cuts

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear brake pads not inspected dew to accses

Pass 20 Aug 2012 116,519 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 104,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake disc back in contact with disc

Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,987 miles

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

offside front brake disc back in contact with disc

Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,587 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 100,561 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 74,882 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 74,878 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,969 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

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 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R838 UAN, 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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R838 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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