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R880 UGM

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,474 mi
Last recorded186,474 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 186,474 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 184,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output intensity low (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 182,808 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 179,629 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Dec 2015 117,909 miles

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

Obstruction removed from front screen prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Dec 2015 177,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Obstruction removed from front screen prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Nov 2014 171,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 171,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 166,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2013 166,078 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

dampness around nearside front shocker

exhaust rusty

front wipers splitting

nearside front tyre worn very close to limits

offside outer cv gaiter perishing

stonechips front screen

Pass 5 Dec 2012 156,216 miles

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

nearside front brake flexi hose perishing

rear exhaust rusty

slight imbalance front brakes

stonechips front screen

Fail 3 Dec 2012 156,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front brake flexi hose perishing

rear exhaust rusty

slight imbalance front brakes

stonechips front screen

Pass 17 Nov 2011 139,654 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 139,653 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 120,826 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 101,302 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 60,070 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front caliper dust boot adrift

Fail 1 Dec 2006 60,070 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front caliper dust boot adrift

Pass 9 Dec 2005 55,180 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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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R880 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R880 UGM, 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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R880 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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