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P329 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,974 mi
Last recorded156,974 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 156,974 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 150,672 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 150,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 143,993 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front number plate deteriorated

n/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 31 Oct 2007 143,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2006 129,389 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 129,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 115,645 miles

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

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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P329 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P329 HBW, 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 P329 HBW registered?

P329 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P329 HBW safe to buy?

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