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R992 YAG

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,448 mi
Last recorded162,448 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 YAG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 162,448 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 162,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 158,186 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 158,181 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 144,038 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers osr and nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 137,060 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 135,918 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 130,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 126,282 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,229 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,629 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,975 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,600 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 75,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 75,662 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,537 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 68,537 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,111 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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R992 YAG is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R992 YAG, 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 R992 YAG registered?

R992 YAG is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R992 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 YAG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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