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P283 MKE

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,657 mi
Last recorded123,657 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,657 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 122,750 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 119,842 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 119,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,982 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 112,986 miles

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 106,299 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 99,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,694 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 89,694 miles

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,494 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 MKE 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 76.9%.

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 MKE, 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 P283 MKE registered?

P283 MKE is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P283 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 MKE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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