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R872 VUD

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

314,189 mi
Last recorded314,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 314,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 314,189 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 305,761 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 305,761 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 296,632 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 296,632 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 286,595 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2017 286,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2016 277,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 248,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

rear seatbelts not checked loaded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 229,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r brake effort low

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 206,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 191,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 184,639 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 184,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 178,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 173,987 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 162,027 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 149,846 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 149,846 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 134,257 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 134,162 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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R872 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R872 VUD, 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 R872 VUD registered?

R872 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R872 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 VUD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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