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P198 GJM

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,370 mi
Last recorded90,370 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 GJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,370 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 88,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,941 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 76,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 70,694 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 64,356 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,669 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 49,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,157 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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P198 GJM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P198 GJM, 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 P198 GJM registered?

P198 GJM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P198 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 GJM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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