MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,623 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel filter corroding
Handbrake reserve travel is excessive
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding
Windscreen has damage in the top left hand corner, when sitting in the drivers seat, but not in the swept area
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Fuel filter corroding
Handbrake reserve travel is excessive
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding
Windscreen has damage in the top left hand corner, when sitting in the drivers seat, but not in the swept area
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
damp in nsf indicator.
osr brake has been getting very hot at some point free movement at time of test.
osr tyre pressure low.
tailgate shocks not working.
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
os wiper split slightly but clearing ok.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
coolant leaking
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P251 XGK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P251 XGK, 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 P251 XGK registered?
P251 XGK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P251 XGK safe to buy?
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