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P297 DWL

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,153 mi
Last recorded179,153 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 179,153 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 178,685 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 159,522 miles

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

n/s/r chassis corroded slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2008 150,463 miles

handbrake lever has alot of travel

Pass 3 Aug 2007 142,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 131,434 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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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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