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R877 UAN

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

365,499 mi
Last recorded365,499 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 UAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 365,499 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 365,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 347,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle beam bushes starting to split.

slight play osf anti roll bar link.steering rack damp.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 347,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle beam bushes starting to split.

slight play osf anti roll bar link.steering rack damp.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 328,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 307,592 miles

cover sills fitted steering rack damp

Pass 14 Sep 2006 283,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 250,749 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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R877 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R877 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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What year was R877 UAN registered?

R877 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R877 UAN safe to buy?

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