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P399 WWV

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 WWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 109,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,861 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount

Fail 4 Mar 2008 90,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount

Pass 13 Mar 2007 87,899 miles

rear exhaust mount

Pass 21 Mar 2006 84,967 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting

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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P399 WWV is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P399 WWV, 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 P399 WWV registered?

P399 WWV is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P399 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P399 WWV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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