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P36 KYC

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

249,389 mi
Last recorded249,389 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 KYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 249,389 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 224,618 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 202,581 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 202,581 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 186,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 172,360 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 156,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 138,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 117,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 104,295 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 91,563 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm tread depth require replacing soon

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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P36 KYC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P36 KYC, 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 P36 KYC registered?

P36 KYC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P36 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P36 KYC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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