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SAM 184

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,831 mi
Last recorded42,831 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 184
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 42,831 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 42,532 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,239 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,172 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 41,168 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,877 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,162 miles

slight play in steering rack end

Fail 29 Sep 2010 34,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,956 miles

Battery insecure

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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SAM 184 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SAM 184, 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 SAM 184 registered?

SAM 184 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is SAM 184 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 184 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAM 184 have outstanding finance?

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