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P237 PBD

1997 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 PBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 80,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,067 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,852 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,022 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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P237 PBD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P237 PBD, 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 P237 PBD registered?

P237 PBD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P237 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 PBD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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