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R844 VUD

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,218 mi
Last recorded181,218 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 181,218 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine top stabilser mounting deterioated

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear door damaged but no sharp edges present

tailgate spoiler insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2015 181,156 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine top stabilser mounting deterioated

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear door damaged but no sharp edges present

tailgate spoiler insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2014 176,846 miles

Both headlamp beam images becoming blurred

Engine noisy

Fail 15 Aug 2014 176,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both headlamp beam images becoming blurred

Engine noisy

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2013 172,872 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 172,868 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 169,352 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 165,927 miles

O\s\f anti roll bar link upper ball joint gaiter perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2011 165,927 miles

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

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

O\s\f anti roll bar link upper ball joint gaiter perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 161,202 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 161,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 155,594 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 155,594 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 143,981 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 143,981 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 130,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 130,828 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 116,415 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2005 103,245 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R844 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R844 VUD, 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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R844 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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