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P396 XWP

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,844 mi
Last recorded75,844 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 XWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 75,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside windscreen chip

Fail 12 Oct 2024 75,798 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside screen chipped

Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,422 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view to right of eyeline (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,710 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,868 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,208 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,683 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,235 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,021 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 62,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,817 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 57,411 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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P396 XWP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P396 XWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P396 XWP registered?

P396 XWP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P396 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 XWP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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