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P345 SFL

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,992 mi
Last recorded164,992 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 SFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 164,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 148,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 135,605 miles

adv front b discs worn

adv light corrosion on under body

Pass 20 Jun 2009 123,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

os headlamp pattern weak

rear number plate faded

Fail 19 Jun 2009 123,111 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

os headlamp pattern weak

rear number plate faded

Pass 29 May 2008 112,089 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 112,089 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 106,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 102,631 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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P345 SFL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P345 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 P345 SFL registered?

P345 SFL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P345 SFL safe to buy?

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