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R838 XJW

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,399 mi
Last recorded75,399 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 XJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,199 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,464 miles

both front tyres just passable at time of test recommend imeadiate replacement

headlamp reflectors tarnished

indicators not cancelling

top engine stabilizer bush worn recommend replacement

Fail 23 Sep 2016 68,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres just passable at time of test recommend imeadiate replacement

headlamp reflectors tarnished

indicators not cancelling

top engine stabilizer bush worn recommend replacement

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,044 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges recomend replacement

Fail 26 Aug 2015 67,044 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges recomend replacement

Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,770 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,075 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 59,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,959 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge just passable recomend imeadiate replacement

offside rear tyre starting to break up recomend replacement

Fail 7 Sep 2011 50,254 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,254 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,652 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside front tyre on legal limit recomend replacement

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,227 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,948 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 31,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 29,747 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 XJW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJW, 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 R838 XJW registered?

R838 XJW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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