MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,375 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and nearside (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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R971 XEW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R971 XEW, 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 R971 XEW registered?
R971 XEW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R971 XEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R971 XEW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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