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P454 KPY

1997 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,697 mi
Last recorded160,697 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 KPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 160,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 152,131 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 151,957 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 142,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 134,137 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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P454 KPY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P454 KPY, 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 P454 KPY registered?

P454 KPY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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