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P223 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,190 mi
Last recorded170,190 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 170,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 167,661 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 166,444 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 166,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 163,004 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 159,273 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 159,273 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 156,343 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 150,573 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 139,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 129,429 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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P223 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P223 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 P223 HBW registered?

P223 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P223 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 HBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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