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R842 NVJ

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,988 mi
Last recorded158,988 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 NVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 158,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 158,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 144,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 126,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 108,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2007 82,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,749 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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R842 NVJ is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R842 NVJ, 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 R842 NVJ registered?

R842 NVJ is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R842 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 NVJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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