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P228 TGX

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,415 mi
Last recorded179,415 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 TGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 179,415 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 169,829 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 160,912 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 152,670 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 143,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 143,462 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 133,562 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 122,606 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 111,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 99,112 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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P228 TGX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P228 TGX, 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 P228 TGX registered?

P228 TGX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P228 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 TGX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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