MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,153 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in o/s inner steering rack knuckle
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advise; Secondary front position lamps incorrect colour
Advise; slight play in o/s inner steering rack knuckle
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded on outer edges
n/s/r chassis corroded slightly
handbrake lever has alot of travel
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P297 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P297 DWL, 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 P297 DWL registered?
P297 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 1997.
Is P297 DWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P297 DWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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