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R919 VUD

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,475 mi
Last recorded129,475 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 129,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2019 129,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 115,391 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 110,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 105,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,305 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,196 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,920 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 67,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 54,244 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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R919 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R919 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 R919 VUD registered?

R919 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R919 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R919 VUD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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