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P341 WAX

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,746 mi
Last recorded170,746 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 WAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 170,746 miles

both headlamp reflectors worn,rear no plate fading,reverse lights inop,steering rack gaitor clip missing.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 160,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

ex-mount rusty

n/s headlamp damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2009 160,074 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

ex-mount rusty

n/s headlamp damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 144,791 miles

o/s/diff oil seal leak

rear screen wash inop

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights inop

Pass 3 Apr 2007 129,433 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 117,549 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 117,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2005 104,755 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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P341 WAX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P341 WAX, 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 P341 WAX registered?

P341 WAX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P341 WAX safe to buy?

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