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P247 GTF

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,210 mi
Last recorded173,210 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 GTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2013 173,210 miles

Bad oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 173,210 miles

Bad oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 173,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 157,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 139,150 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 139,150 miles

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

Bad oil leak rear of engine

Front disc,s worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 120,203 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 119,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 119,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 116,541 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 113,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 106,684 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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P247 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P247 GTF, 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 P247 GTF registered?

P247 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P247 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 GTF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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