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R984 GAC

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,785 mi
Last recorded156,785 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 GAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 156,785 miles

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

rear exhausts slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2012 156,781 miles

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

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

rear exhausts slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 151,746 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 147,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded around outside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 143,459 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front and rear no. plates are slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 143,459 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front and rear no. plates are slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 139,277 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate deteriorating.

near side rear shockabsorber lower rubber mounting bush perished.

off side rear shockabsorber lower rubber mounting bush perished.

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 135,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on edgers.

corrosion on edgers of both front brake discs.

front and rear registration plates deteriorating.

slight inbalance on front foot brake.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 130,445 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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R984 GAC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R984 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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R984 GAC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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