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P284 PRT

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,800 mi
Last recorded155,800 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 PRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 155,800 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 150,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 148,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 147,609 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 142,056 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 134,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 127,252 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 127,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 117,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 112,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,049 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 74,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 66,086 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,856 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 50,627 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,627 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,167 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,191 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,147 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,945 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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P284 PRT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P284 PRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P284 PRT registered?

P284 PRT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P284 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P284 PRT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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