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R907 UGM

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,209 mi
Last recorded133,209 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,209 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 133,192 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 123,152 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 123,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 116,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 116,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 105,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,982 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 100,982 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 84,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 84,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2008 75,585 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 75,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 66,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 59,865 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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R907 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGM, 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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R907 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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