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R980 DNH

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,495 mi
Last recorded131,495 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 DNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 131,495 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 131,430 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 131,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,432 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,072 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,807 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,375 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 123,373 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,763 miles

exhaust rear sectioins corroded.

front brake hoses part perished.

some markings on front number plate.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 113,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,190 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,128 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 96,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 92,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,693 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R980 DNH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R980 DNH, 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 R980 DNH registered?

R980 DNH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R980 DNH safe to buy?

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