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R973 SDP

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

237,235 mi
Last recorded237,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 SDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 237,235 miles

Oil leak

Wipers poor

Fail 12 Jul 2014 237,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Wipers poor

Pass 13 Jul 2013 222,348 miles

both front tyres on limit at time of test

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 210,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 196,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

pwer steering slightly rough and noisy

Pass 15 Dec 2009 184,740 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 173,235 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 441,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 160,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 148,954 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 148,954 miles

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

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

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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R973 SDP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc 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 R973 SDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R973 SDP registered?

R973 SDP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R973 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R973 SDP 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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