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YIA 690

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,969 mi
Last recorded87,969 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIA 690
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 87,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,859 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 82,775 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,191 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,479 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 119,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 107,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 107,432 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 95,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 86,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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YIA 690 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YIA 690, 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 YIA 690 registered?

YIA 690 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is YIA 690 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIA 690 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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