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UEZ 2044

1997 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,429 mi
Last recorded171,429 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 2044
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 171,429 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in windscreen not in swept area

engine noisy

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

nearside rear undersill panel slightly corroded

offside sill to floor slightly corroded

several body panels slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2013 171,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in windscreen not in swept area

engine noisey

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

nearside rear undersill panel slightly corroded

offside sill to floor slightly corroded

oil leak

several body panels slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 163,902 miles

oil leak

rear wheel arch slightly corroded

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

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axels

sill to floor and chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 29 Oct 2012 163,404 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

sill to floors and chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Nov 2011 144,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2011 144,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 138,260 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 13,158 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 131,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake caliper in poor condition but still working.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 125,307 miles

slight buckle o/s/r wheel inner rim

slight play in rear suspension crossmember mounting bushes

Fail 19 Dec 2008 125,307 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight buckle o/s/r wheel inner rim

slight play in rear suspension crossmember mounting bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2007 115,368 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 115,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2006 105,824 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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UEZ 2044 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEZ 2044, 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 UEZ 2044 registered?

UEZ 2044 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is UEZ 2044 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEZ 2044 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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