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P395 JNR

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,512 mi
Last recorded152,512 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 JNR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 152,512 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 152,490 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 147,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 135,524 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 130,816 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 130,716 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 118,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 110,689 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 110,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P395 JNR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc 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 P395 JNR, 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 P395 JNR registered?

P395 JNR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P395 JNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P395 JNR 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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