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P218 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,381 mi
Last recorded172,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 172,381 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 May 2010 160,125 miles

Engine starting to smoke at high idle

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 136,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 136,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 121,050 miles

both cv boots perishing

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

chip in windscreen zone A

rear brake pads appear very low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 113,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres misshaped worn edges

Pass 7 Jun 2006 96,528 miles

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

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

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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P218 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P218 HBW, 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 P218 HBW registered?

P218 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P218 HBW safe to buy?

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