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R994 FSC

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,384 mi
Last recorded109,384 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 FSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 109,384 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERISHED.

POSSIBLE ENGINE MOUNT BROKEN

Fail 16 Mar 2009 107,717 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2007 104,699 miles

Both front flexible brake pipes starting to perish

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has been run partially deflated...pumped up

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

Rear silencer and tailpipe deteriorating

Fail 11 Dec 2007 104,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front flexible brake pipes starting to perish

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has been run partially deflated...pumped up

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

Rear silencer and tailpipe deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,774 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 76,363 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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R994 FSC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R994 FSC, 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 R994 FSC registered?

R994 FSC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R994 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 FSC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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