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P213 OHP

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,188 mi
Last recorded164,188 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 OHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 164,188 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 164,188 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 152,192 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 152,192 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 140,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 135,225 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 135,225 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 133,111 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe support bracket corroding through.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 128,646 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 127,211 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 127,210 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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P213 OHP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P213 OHP, 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 P213 OHP registered?

P213 OHP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P213 OHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 OHP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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