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R899 VFC

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

269,252 mi
Last recorded269,252 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 VFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 269,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly wearing on inner edge of tyre treads. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly wearing on inner edge of tyre treads. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 258,991 miles

Oil leak

slight noise at offside front hub/driveshaft area

Pass 9 Jul 2014 249,968 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 249,681 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 249,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 247,967 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

trailer socket not operating as intended

Battery is insecure!!!

Fail 3 Jul 2012 247,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

trailer socket not operating as intended

Battery is insecure!!!

Pass 5 Jul 2011 242,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 240,368 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 240,367 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 235,730 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 231,772 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 228,787 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 225,691 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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R899 VFC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R899 VFC, 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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R899 VFC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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