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R887 UKX

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,748 mi
Last recorded169,748 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 UKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 169,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 168,791 miles

slight wear front tyres inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2009 165,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 23 Nov 2009 165,428 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 25 Nov 2008 149,017 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 133,062 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 133,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 117,086 miles

Offside rear tyre tread getting low, worn on insde edge.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 117,044 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread getting low, worn on inside edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 103,603 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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R887 UKX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R887 UKX, 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 R887 UKX registered?

R887 UKX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R887 UKX safe to buy?

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