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R839 VJO

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,722 mi
Last recorded113,722 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 113,722 miles

slightly low park brake reading on nearside

Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,010 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 107,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 97,880 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,060 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R839 VJO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R839 VJO, 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 R839 VJO registered?

R839 VJO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R839 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R839 VJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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