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P283 NLT

1997 Volvo V70

Yellow Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,665 mi
Last recorded145,665 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 145,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 143,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 136,796 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,601 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,390 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 121,151 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2007 117,093 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 109,461 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 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Yellow with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

P283 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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