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P332 AWL

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,423 mi
Last recorded217,423 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 217,423 miles

small crack in n/s of windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2022 217,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 216,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in n/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 216,543 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 213,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 210,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 208,440 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 202,632 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 195,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 188,276 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 178,200 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 23 Apr 2013 178,200 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2012 165,463 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 165,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 152,427 miles

front tyres on limit

Fail 15 Apr 2011 152,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres on limit

Pass 14 May 2010 140,003 miles

1..slight play in n/s front lower ball joint...2..front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 124,104 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 111,642 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 103,524 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 103,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2006 100,964 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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P332 AWL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P332 AWL, 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 P332 AWL registered?

P332 AWL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P332 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P332 AWL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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