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P23 XUG

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,298 mi
Last recorded171,298 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 XUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 171,298 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2010

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 145,715 miles

bad oil leak from engine

drivers wiper split

front and rear brake discs corroded

passenger front anti roll bar link rubber split

slight play passenger track rod end

Fail 20 Apr 2009 145,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

bad oil leak from engine

drivers wiper split

front and rear brake discs corroded

passenger front anti roll bar link rubber split

slight play passenger track rod end

Pass 22 Jan 2008 133,599 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f droplink gaitor split.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 125,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s f & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2006 112,459 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 112,459 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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P23 XUG is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc 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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

P23 XUG is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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