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P119 FNU

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,249 mi
Last recorded147,249 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 FNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 147,249 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 147,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 132,970 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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P119 FNU is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P119 FNU, 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 P119 FNU registered?

P119 FNU is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P119 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P119 FNU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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