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P380 JPY

1997 Volvo V70

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,228 mi
Last recorded171,228 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 JPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 171,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 161,923 miles

Offside front tyre is ON lower limits of wear.But cords will soon be showing.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 161,923 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre is ON lower limits of wear.But cords will soon be showing.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 151,566 miles

Slight blow from exhaust suspect centre silencer.

rear exhaust hanger nearly detatched.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 151,566 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight blow from exhaust suspect centre silencer.

rear exhaust hanger nearly detatched.

Pass 9 May 2008 129,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2007 121,495 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 121,488 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 114,829 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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P380 JPY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P380 JPY, 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 P380 JPY registered?

P380 JPY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P380 JPY safe to buy?

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