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P251 XGK

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,623 mi
Last recorded138,623 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 XGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 138,623 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 138,623 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 133,244 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 133,240 miles

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.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 129,221 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 129,220 miles

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.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 126,353 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 124,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 122,640 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 122,638 miles

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.

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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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.

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