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P193 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,753 mi
Last recorded118,753 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 118,753 miles

SOME DETERIORATION OF O/S HD. LAMP REFLECTOR (DIPPED BEAM PATTERN SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 118,753 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

SOME DETERIORATION OF O/S HD. LAMP REFLECTOR (DIPPED BEAM PATTERN SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 112,841 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING THIN INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 108,192 miles

child seats to rear

chip in winscreen

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight cracking on front brake flexi pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2010 102,339 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 102,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 94,381 miles

some play/wear in steering rack/steering arms, not excessive at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside side repeater faded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,891 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 80,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 72,392 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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P193 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P193 HBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P193 HBW registered?

P193 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P193 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 HBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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