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R846 UGM

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

261,184 mi
Last recorded261,184 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 261,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 260,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner track arm has play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 259,878 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component stering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 259,132 miles

slight under body corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2022 259,109 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2022 255,798 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 249,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 249,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 242,066 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 242,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn 2 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 235,606 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 235,606 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 230,752 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 224,849 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 220,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 213,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 205,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 197,815 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 188,284 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 179,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 166,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 158,187 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 158,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 147,586 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 136,983 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R846 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R846 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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R846 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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