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P344 GTF

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,200 mi
Last recorded132,200 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 GTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 132,200 miles

headlights deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2018 130,853 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 129,446 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,327 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 127,621 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack up

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 127,621 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack up

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2014 126,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r brake squieky on foot brake,

slight play in o/s steering rack drumstick,

Pass 7 Apr 2014 126,714 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake squieky on foot brake,

slight play in o/s steering rack drumstick,

Pass 10 Apr 2013 125,675 miles

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

o/s/ headlamp reflector detireating.

slight play in o/s steering rack drumstick.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 124,148 miles

o/s head lamp patern starting to deteriate,

slight play in o/s steering rack drumstick,

Fail 17 Apr 2012 124,148 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s head lamp patern starting to deteriate,

slight play in o/s steering rack drumstick,

Fail 12 Apr 2011 120,978 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 120,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,566 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 117,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 112,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 109,117 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 109,117 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,385 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 101,385 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 99,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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P344 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P344 GTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P344 GTF registered?

P344 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P344 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 GTF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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