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P112 MFS

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,604 mi
Last recorded135,604 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 MFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 135,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 129,671 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 122,915 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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P112 MFS is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P112 MFS, 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 P112 MFS registered?

P112 MFS is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P112 MFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P112 MFS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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