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P323 DUY

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,469 mi
Last recorded169,469 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 DUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 169,469 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 169,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 169,459 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 169,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 168,660 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 160,628 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 160,563 miles

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

front number plate cracked

headlamp aim adjusted during mot

slight clutch judder

Pass 10 Jun 2008 147,680 miles

O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R TYRES WORN ON TO LEGAL LIMIT 205/50/ZR16

Pass 24 May 2007 136,424 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 120,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P323 DUY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 P323 DUY, 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 P323 DUY registered?

P323 DUY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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