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P195 XTN

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,836 mi
Last recorded188,836 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 XTN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 188,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2008 185,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 185,018 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 178,794 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 178,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2006 172,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 171,949 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P195 XTN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P195 XTN, 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 P195 XTN registered?

P195 XTN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P195 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P195 XTN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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