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R902 SJW

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,963 mi
Last recorded187,963 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 SJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 187,963 miles

slight exhaust blow from a joint

Fail 24 Aug 2009 187,834 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from a joint

Pass 25 Feb 2009 175,518 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

small exhaust gas leakage from joint

fuel filler neck joint corroded to excess (not leaking)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 175,460 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front window winder inop

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

small exhaust gas leakage from joint

fuel filler neck joint corroded to excess (not leaking)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 170,390 miles

Baffles rattling in exhaust rear box

Pass 18 Jun 2007 160,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 160,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 150,135 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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R902 SJW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R902 SJW, 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 R902 SJW registered?

R902 SJW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R902 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 SJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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