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R957 VKX

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,934 mi
Last recorded138,934 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 138,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 134,861 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 129,210 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 129,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 120,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 111,026 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,431 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 95,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 83,636 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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R957 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R957 VKX, 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 R957 VKX registered?

R957 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R957 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R957 VKX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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