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R94 EFL

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,059 mi
Last recorded113,059 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 EFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 113,059 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 109,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 108,134 miles

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

n/s/f tyre split on inside

Fail 21 Aug 2008 108,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre split on inside

Pass 22 Aug 2007 105,401 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 103,450 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 103,450 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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R94 EFL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc 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 R94 EFL, 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 R94 EFL registered?

R94 EFL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R94 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 EFL 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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