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P295 VYG

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,308 mi
Last recorded167,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 VYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 167,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 165,750 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 163,275 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 161,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 157,906 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 157,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 150,670 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 144,175 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 135,950 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 127,849 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 127,714 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 109,618 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 109,618 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 99,371 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 99,371 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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P295 VYG is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P295 VYG, 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 P295 VYG registered?

P295 VYG is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P295 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 VYG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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