MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,154 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag light on
nearside lower , inner wishbone bushes have slight play
sill covers fitted
very little reserve travel on handbrake lever
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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P293 OBU is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P293 OBU, 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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P293 OBU is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 June 1997.
Is P293 OBU safe to buy?
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