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R996 GMJ

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,805 mi
Last recorded139,805 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 GMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 139,805 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 134,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 129,856 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 121,590 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 121,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front brake flexie brake pipe surface cracks

Pass 7 Nov 2009 113,650 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 113,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 103,586 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 103,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 93,931 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 93,931 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,631 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 73,103 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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R996 GMJ is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R996 GMJ, 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 R996 GMJ registered?

R996 GMJ is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R996 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 GMJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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