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R866 UAN

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,293 mi
Last recorded99,293 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 UAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 99,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,639 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 94,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,287 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 80,287 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,552 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides - front (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,549 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,824 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,561 miles

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

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

front brake disc pitted slightly

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake disc pitted slightly

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear brake pads worn low

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 62,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle has been left standing for long time

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 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R866 UAN, 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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R866 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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