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P370 XGD

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,779 mi
Last recorded127,779 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 127,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

n/s/r chassis leg corroded & weak

slight damage to front reg plate

Fail 3 May 2012 127,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

n/s/r chassis leg corroded & weak

slight damage to front reg plate

Pass 27 Apr 2011 123,279 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

n/s/r chassis leg corroded & weak

Pass 6 May 2010 119,377 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 113,817 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 108,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 103,709 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 98,775 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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P370 XGD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P370 XGD, 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 P370 XGD registered?

P370 XGD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P370 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P370 XGD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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