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P295 UHT

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,682 mi
Last recorded200,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 UHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 200,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 186,866 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 177,509 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 177,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 170,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 170,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 163,022 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 163,022 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P295 UHT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P295 UHT, 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 P295 UHT registered?

P295 UHT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P295 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 UHT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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