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P345 GTF

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

260,538 mi
Last recorded260,538 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 GTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 260,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engin oil leak

exhaust corrosion

fuel filter corroded

hand brake reserve travel

hand brake stiff

n/s/r chassie corrosion

o/s/r chassie corrosion

rear floor corroded

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 247,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 May 2013 247,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 239,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 May 2012 238,895 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 230,744 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 230,744 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 221,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 201,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 189,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 171,491 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 171,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P345 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P345 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.

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P345 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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