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R907 MNP

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

209,849 mi
Last recorded209,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 MNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 209,849 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 208,279 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 208,279 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 204,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 199,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 195,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 195,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 190,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 183,321 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 175,890 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 175,879 miles

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

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

Front registration plate in poor condition

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 169,504 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 160,567 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 160,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 151,075 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f side lamp dim

Pass 14 Feb 2007 141,547 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 130,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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R907 MNP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R907 MNP, 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 R907 MNP registered?

R907 MNP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R907 MNP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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