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R897 HFR

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,889 mi
Last recorded62,889 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 HFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 62,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,822 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 59,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,808 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 57,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,630 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,471 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,921 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 44,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,939 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,057 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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R897 HFR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R897 HFR, 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 R897 HFR registered?

R897 HFR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R897 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 HFR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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