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P274 UHR

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,162 mi
Last recorded196,162 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 UHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 196,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 184,503 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 174,504 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 174,504 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 163,351 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 163,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

bonnet will not open no under bonnet items have been checked

Pass 12 Mar 2008 157,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 155,785 miles

throttle pedal very stiff

Fail 8 Nov 2007 155,782 miles

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

throttle pedal very stiff

Pass 27 Sep 2006 137,941 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 124,947 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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P274 UHR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P274 UHR, 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 P274 UHR registered?

P274 UHR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P274 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 UHR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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