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P452 OHK

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,412 mi
Last recorded194,412 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 OHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 194,412 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 187,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2012
Pass 10 May 2011 184,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 178,927 miles

nearside front headlamp stone chipped

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

tracking

Fail 30 Apr 2010 178,927 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front headlamp stone chipped

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

tracking

Pass 12 May 2009 172,765 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 172,765 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2008 166,067 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 166,067 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 158,193 miles

Slight play in o/s/f suspension top mount.

Pass 23 May 2006 152,006 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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P452 OHK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P452 OHK, 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 P452 OHK registered?

P452 OHK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P452 OHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P452 OHK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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