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P214 ERX

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,252 mi
Last recorded133,252 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 ERX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 133,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear quarter window glass broken

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear seats folded flat at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,950 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,002 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 122,002 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,152 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 115,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 109,699 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2013 109,699 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2012 109,668 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,151 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 101,465 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 101,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 97,230 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 92,785 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 92,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 88,271 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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P214 ERX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P214 ERX, 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 P214 ERX registered?

P214 ERX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P214 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 ERX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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