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1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,749 mi
Last recorded138,749 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 NOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 138,749 miles

slight deterioration to both headlamp patterns

Pass 6 Apr 2010 128,850 miles

o/s/r slight cracking in sidewall

Fail 6 Apr 2010 128,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r slight cracking in sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2009 114,295 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

offside front indicator slightly white

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2008 112,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 104,185 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 96,890 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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P267 NOW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P267 NOW, 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 P267 NOW registered?

P267 NOW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P267 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P267 NOW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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