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P262 OKN

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,533 mi
Last recorded121,533 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 OKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 121,533 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 107,962 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 99,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 97,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 87,528 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P262 OKN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P262 OKN, 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 P262 OKN registered?

P262 OKN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P262 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 OKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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