MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges recomend replacement
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
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake pads low
Nearside front tyre on legal limit recomend replacement
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R838 XJW safe to buy?
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