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P114 YAE

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,824 mi
Last recorded205,824 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 YAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 205,824 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

rear exhaust support corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 205,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 205,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 193,185 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 178,588 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 178,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 164,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 149,112 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 130,563 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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P114 YAE is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P114 YAE, 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 P114 YAE registered?

P114 YAE is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P114 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 YAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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