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P323 SCA

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,958 mi
Last recorded141,958 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 141,958 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,506 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 141,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 140,634 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 139,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 137,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 136,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 134,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 130,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 129,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 128,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 128,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 127,028 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 127,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 124,567 miles

advisories as test 822805887112

Fail 4 Jul 2007 124,567 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 112,412 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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P323 SCA is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SCA, 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 SCA registered?

P323 SCA is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P323 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P323 SCA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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