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P306 UPW

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 UPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 116,183 miles

O/S/F lamp secured with tape.

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 116,183 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

O/S/F lamp secured with tape.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 106,931 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 106,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,400 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,509 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,304 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 81,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

catalytic converter noisey

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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P306 UPW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P306 UPW, 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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P306 UPW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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