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P343 SFL

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,421 mi
Last recorded173,421 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 SFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 173,421 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2018 169,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 169,637 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 165,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 163,052 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 163,052 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r disc signsn of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 160,783 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 15,973 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 15,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 156,492 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 151,971 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 147,880 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 142,852 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 120,826 miles

front brake discs worn

front indacators fading colour

power steering rack sweating

slight perishing to front brake flexi hoses

slight steering rod play

Fail 26 Jan 2008 120,824 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front indacators fading colour

power steering rack sweating

slight perishing to front brake flexi hoses

slight steering rod play

Pass 3 Jan 2007 97,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 97,288 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P343 SFL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red 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 P343 SFL, 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 P343 SFL registered?

P343 SFL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P343 SFL safe to buy?

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