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R842 UGM

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,849 mi
Last recorded160,849 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 160,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel filler pipe corroded at join

Fail 13 Feb 2017 160,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel filler pipe corroded at join

Pass 10 Mar 2016 141,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 141,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 138,638 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 135,332 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 135,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 132,712 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all indicators pale

rear exhaust corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 129,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 124,385 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 118,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front cv gaiters perished

near dide rear tyre small cut

Pass 28 Jul 2010 118,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front cv gaiters perished

near dide rear tyre small cut

Fail 14 Jul 2009 109,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front cv gaiters perished

Pass 14 Jul 2009 109,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front cv gaiters perished

Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 94,838 miles

both headlamp beam patterns fading

front pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre badly cracked and perished

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2006 86,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 86,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R842 UGM registered?

R842 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R842 UGM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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