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P453 LKJ

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,308 mi
Last recorded131,308 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 LKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 131,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 116,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 104,753 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 104,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake flexis starting to perishing

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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P453 LKJ is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P453 LKJ, 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 P453 LKJ registered?

P453 LKJ is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P453 LKJ shows 4 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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