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P214 GJM

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,764 mi
Last recorded201,764 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 GJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 201,764 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 173,563 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 173,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 135,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 132,918 miles

ALTERNATOR /POWER STEERING / AIR CON BELT CRACKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM †ALSO HAS HAD TYRE REPAIR ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DOOR HANDLE TENSION IS FAULTY

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON DASH

Fail 17 Nov 2006 132,918 miles

ALTERNATOR /POWER STEERING / AIR CON BELT CRACKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM †ALSO HAS HAD TYRE REPAIR ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DOOR HANDLE TENSION IS FAULTY

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON DASH

Pass 7 Oct 2005 109,260 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 109,258 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front steering rack gaiter starting to split

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 GJM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 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 P214 GJM registered?

P214 GJM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P214 GJM safe to buy?

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