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R866 TCF

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,852 mi
Last recorded142,852 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 TCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 142,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 142,842 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 135,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 128,487 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2009 122,717 miles

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

surface corrosion on offside rear disc

Fail 16 Jul 2009 122,717 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on offside rear disc

Pass 10 Jul 2008 117,437 miles

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

advise child seat fitted to o/s r seat belt

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jul 2008 117,437 miles

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

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

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

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

advise child seat fitted to o/s r seat belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2007 113,329 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 110,085 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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R866 TCF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R866 TCF, 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 R866 TCF registered?

R866 TCF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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