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R943 UAN

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,603 mi
Last recorded174,603 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 UAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 174,603 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 166,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 156,149 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 146,104 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 138,292 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 137,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 137,162 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 135,678 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2006 135,678 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2005 132,624 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 132,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R943 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R943 UAN, 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 R943 UAN registered?

R943 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R943 UAN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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