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P268 VWP

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,703 mi
Last recorded88,703 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 VWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2009 88,703 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 88,703 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cut o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut o/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 15 Jan 2007 79,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 79,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 76,087 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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P268 VWP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P268 VWP, 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 P268 VWP registered?

P268 VWP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P268 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 VWP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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