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R904 VUD

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,168 mi
Last recorded198,168 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 198,168 miles

1.....slight clouding of o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors.....2.....exhaust repaired

Pass 14 Dec 2012 190,958 miles

both headlamp reflectors have slight clouding

Pass 29 Nov 2011 181,688 miles

1.....n/s rear chassis covered in heavy surface rust.....2.....n/s handbrake reading lower than o/s

Fail 29 Nov 2011 181,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1.....n/s rear chassis covered in heavy surface rust.....2.....n/s handbrake reading lower than o/s

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 170,398 miles

n/s front tyre on limit on outside edge

Fail 13 Dec 2010 170,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front tyre on limit on outside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 158,644 miles

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint rear shocker hoods damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2008 147,389 miles

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2007 139,250 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 139,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 128,927 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 128,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 119,029 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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R904 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R904 VUD, 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 R904 VUD registered?

R904 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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