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P108 XSH

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,442 mi
Last recorded126,442 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 XSH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 126,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front damper slightly poor operation

offside & nearside front bottom arm rear bushes show signs of slight deterioration

offside & nearside rear axle bushes show slight deterioration

offside rack end has slight play

offside rear brake disc shows signs of corrosion

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2010 126,442 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front damper slightly poor operation

offside & nearside front bottom arm rear bushes show signs of slight deterioration

offside & nearside rear axle bushes show slight deterioration

offside rack end has slight play

offside rear brake disc shows signs of corrosion

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 121,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 114,811 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 107,188 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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P108 XSH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P108 XSH, 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 P108 XSH registered?

P108 XSH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P108 XSH safe to buy?

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