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P133 UAH

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 UAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 145,286 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 145,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

slight "blow" on exhaust rear section

slight damage to sidewall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2006 141,997 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 141,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 133,447 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 133,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P133 UAH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P133 UAH, 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 P133 UAH registered?

P133 UAH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P133 UAH safe to buy?

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