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P249 TGX

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,475 mi
Last recorded156,475 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 TGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 156,475 miles

coil springs corroded

indicators becoming pale

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre sidewall marked

rear exhaust mounts corroded

slightly long handbrake travel

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 2 Nov 2016 156,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

coil springs corroded

indicators becoming pale

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre sidewall marked

rear exhaust mounts corroded

slightly long handbrake travel

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2015 150,688 miles

No emissions detected, too clean to register

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 2 Oct 2014 143,246 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre cracked and worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view

Fail 15 Sep 2014 143,238 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Jul 2013 138,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 128,768 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 123,713 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 116,158 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 116,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 11,349 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 105,510 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 101,741 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 97,638 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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P249 TGX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P249 TGX, 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 P249 TGX registered?

P249 TGX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P249 TGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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