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271D126

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,147 mi
Last recorded125,147 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration271D126
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2005 125,147 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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271D126 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 271D126, 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 271D126 registered?

271D126 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is 271D126 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 271D126 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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