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R948 PFC

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,642 mi
Last recorded116,642 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 PFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,337 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 113,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 102,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 98,321 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 98,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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R948 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R948 PFC, 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 R948 PFC registered?

R948 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R948 PFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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