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P294 WGD

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,719 mi
Last recorded155,719 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 WGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 155,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 151,209 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 151,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 147,933 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 143,870 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 143,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 138,299 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 130,897 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 130,897 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 122,874 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 122,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 115,216 miles

offside and nearside tyre wall cracking advisory

oil leak at gear box

Fail 24 Jul 2009 115,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside and nearside tyre wall cracking advisory

oil leak at gear box

Pass 29 Jul 2008 109,909 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 109,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 106,503 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 106,503 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 102,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight movement in offside front steering arm

Fail 26 Aug 2006 102,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight movement in offside front steering arm.

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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P294 WGD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P294 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 P294 WGD registered?

P294 WGD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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