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P258 GTF

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,494 mi
Last recorded134,494 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 GTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 134,494 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 126,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 119,563 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

discs deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2010 112,299 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 112,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 101,293 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 101,293 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 90,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,634 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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P258 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P258 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 P258 GTF registered?

P258 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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