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R991 SDP

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,801 mi
Last recorded149,801 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 SDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 149,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror badly damaged, advise replacing.

offside front door check strap mounting .a.post cracked.

steel wheels fitted to fronts and alloys to rears.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 149,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror badly damaged, advise replacing.

offside front door check strap mounting .a.post cracked.

steel wheels fitted to fronts and alloys to rears.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 139,584 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 139,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 126,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 108,305 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 89,356 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 69,427 miles

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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R991 SDP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R991 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.

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What year was R991 SDP registered?

R991 SDP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R991 SDP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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