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P38 OSE

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,474 mi
Last recorded108,474 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 OSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 108,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 100,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,265 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 91,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

tear in n/s/r tyre(not showing chord)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,559 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 82,559 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P38 OSE is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P38 OSE, 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 P38 OSE registered?

P38 OSE is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P38 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 OSE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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