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P283 KBL

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,779 mi
Last recorded104,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 KBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 104,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,779 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,691 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,433 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,000 miles

rear brake sqeeking

Pass 5 Oct 2009 134,199 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2008 128,071 miles

Battery insecure

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 2 Oct 2008 128,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 2 Oct 2007 121,790 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 115,688 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 115,688 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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P283 KBL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc 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 P283 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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P283 KBL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P283 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 KBL 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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