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R918 VUD

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,861 mi
Last recorded123,861 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 123,861 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre close to exposing inner cords

rear brake pads look low??

sill covers fitted

slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 12 Oct 2007 123,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre close to exposing inner cords

rear brake pads look low??

sill covers fitted

slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2006 108,181 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorating

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre very low on outer tread

sill covers fitted

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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R918 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R918 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 R918 VUD registered?

R918 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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