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P382 STM

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,550 mi
Last recorded129,550 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 STM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 129,550 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 129,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 128,494 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 128,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 124,898 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2007 124,898 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2006 108,841 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 105,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

front brakes 20% out of balance

Pass 17 Sep 2005 91,453 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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P382 STM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P382 STM, 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 P382 STM registered?

P382 STM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P382 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 STM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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