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R870 UAN

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,405 mi
Last recorded199,405 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 UAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2010 199,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 199,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 195,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear exhaust box's corroded

chip in windscreen out of swept area

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

engine/gearbox/steering damp

o/s/r tyre worn off bald on inner and outer shoulders and very close to legal limit

power steering hoses damp

steering slightly notchy

surface corrosion on front brake discs

tow bar corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 195,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear exhaust box's corroded

chip in windscreen out of swept area

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

engine/gearbox/steering damp

o/s/r tyre worn off bald on inner and outer shoulders and very close to legal limit

power steering hoses damp

steering slightly notchy

surface corrosion on front brake discs

tow bar corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2007 183,870 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 183,870 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 180,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 179,272 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 179,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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R870 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R870 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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R870 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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