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P229 XKH

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,838 mi
Last recorded150,838 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 XKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2012 150,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 140,921 miles

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

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

offside front tyre and offside front tyre is deteriorated not dangerous

Pass 9 Nov 2010 135,692 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 130,418 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 124,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 118,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 113,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 109,187 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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P229 XKH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P229 XKH, 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 P229 XKH registered?

P229 XKH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P229 XKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 XKH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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