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P232 YAP

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,874 mi
Last recorded204,874 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 YAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2012 204,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 195,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 185,132 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 174,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 163,221 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 155,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 148,171 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 138,404 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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P232 YAP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel 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 P232 YAP, 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 P232 YAP registered?

P232 YAP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P232 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 YAP 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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