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P293 WGD

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,614 mi
Last recorded117,614 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 WGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 117,614 miles

Oil leak

beam images very weak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 110,219 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Nov 2009 110,219 miles

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2008 102,538 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,538 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 94,535 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 94,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 85,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,990 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005
Fail 7 Dec 2005 77,251 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P293 WGD 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 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGD, 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 P293 WGD registered?

P293 WGD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P293 WGD safe to buy?

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