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P268 KBL

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,908 mi
Last recorded59,908 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 KBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 2 Aug 2017 59,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 May 2016 59,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer wall

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,470 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,489 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Rear exhaust supporting bracket deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2013 54,922 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 53,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

possible nearside rear stub axle bent

Pass 6 May 2010 50,570 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2010 50,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 49,739 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 48,958 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 47,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 38,266 miles

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

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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P268 KBL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P268 KBL, 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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P268 KBL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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