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R982 GAC

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,883 mi
Last recorded169,883 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 GAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 169,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 160,873 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 151,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 141,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,115 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,202 miles

R/O/S tyre wall starting to perish but no cords exsposed

Fail 6 Feb 2018 103,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

R/O/S tyre wall starting to perish but no cords exsposed

Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,493 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 96,493 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,301 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 90,301 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,538 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,942 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres has cracks appearing on outer sidewall,but no cords expose

offside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall,but no cords expose

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,514 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 53,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,464 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,468 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 48,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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R982 GAC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R982 GAC, 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 R982 GAC registered?

R982 GAC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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