MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust brackets broken
headlights deteriorated
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear coil springs (both) corroded
front suspension top mounts (both) corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
rear exhaust clamp broken
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
front suspension top mounts (both) corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
rear exhaust clamp broken
exhaust heatshield loose
front brake discs worn and corroded
n/s/f flexy hose deteriorated
n/s/f indicator discoloured
o/s side repeator discoloured
o/s/f flexy hose deteriorated
o/s/r tyre worn low
oil leak
rear brake pads very low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R852 HFR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 R852 HFR, 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 R852 HFR registered?
R852 HFR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 October 1997.
Is R852 HFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R852 HFR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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