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P359 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,820 mi
Last recorded117,820 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2012 117,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 116,923 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 116,411 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 114,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 111,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 109,757 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 103,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 93,621 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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P359 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P359 HBW, 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 P359 HBW registered?

P359 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P359 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 HBW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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