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R841 UGM

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,970 mi
Last recorded133,970 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 133,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 13,192 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 128,258 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 128,258 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2011 126,696 miles

both front flexible hoses badly cracked

slight play on o/s track rod end

Pass 8 Mar 2010 123,113 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 118,384 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,872 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 100,956 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 100,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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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R841 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R841 UGM, 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 R841 UGM registered?

R841 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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