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P27 RBD

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,786 mi
Last recorded151,786 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 RBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 151,786 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 148,590 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 144,675 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 139,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 136,061 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 128,490 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 121,051 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 112,970 miles

both front flexis starting to crack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 103,863 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

chip in zone a

front discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2008 103,863 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres close to limit

chip in zone a

front discs worn

very little oil on stick and sludge in tube

Fail 11 Jun 2007 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

low battery - poor charge

pr halogen bulbs

rear pipe mounting / temp repair

reat tyres near limit

Pass 11 Jun 2007 93,701 miles

low battery - poor charge

pr halogen bulbs

rear pipe mounting / temp repair

reat tyres near limit

Pass 16 May 2006 83,610 miles

BOTH H/LAMP IMAGES DETERIORATION † †REAR HANGING STRAP ON THE LIMIT † †O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P27 RBD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P27 RBD, 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 P27 RBD registered?

P27 RBD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P27 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P27 RBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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