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P346 PVW

1997 Volvo V70

Green Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,131 mi
Last recorded197,131 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 PVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 197,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 185,863 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 185,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 172,488 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 172,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 157,837 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 157,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 143,897 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 143,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 132,704 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 128,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 122,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 116,044 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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P346 PVW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc lpg 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 P346 PVW, 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 P346 PVW registered?

P346 PVW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P346 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 PVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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