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P390 UWK

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,129 mi
Last recorded169,129 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 UWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 169,129 miles

os wing mirror cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2011 169,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

os wing mirror cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2010 156,561 miles

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

indicators turning white

Pass 26 Oct 2009 149,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 140,979 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 129,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 117,660 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 117,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 106,139 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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P390 UWK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P390 UWK, 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 P390 UWK registered?

P390 UWK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P390 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P390 UWK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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