MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,850 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front number plate in poor condition
Front number plate deteriorating
Front tyres wearing on the outside edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front no. plate cracked and starting too seperate (Advise)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear tyer has small cut on outer wall NO cord's showing (Advise)
Steering rack has mist patch on center joint (Advise)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
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P227 SMX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 P227 SMX, 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 P227 SMX registered?
P227 SMX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P227 SMX safe to buy?
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