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P23 NSF

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,804 mi
Last recorded186,804 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 NSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 186,804 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 186,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front springs corroded

Chip in windscreen

Front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 177,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 158,319 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2008 158,308 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres are starting to perish on inner sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 139,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 118,279 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 118,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P23 NSF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P23 NSF, 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 P23 NSF registered?

P23 NSF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P23 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 NSF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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