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V97 KPU

1999 Volvo V70

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,431 mi
Last recorded154,431 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 KPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 154,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 153,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Not Working

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 153,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Not Working

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 153,082 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 152,486 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 150,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 146,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 146,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 141,435 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 141,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2013 137,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Left-hand extra seat belt starting to fray.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 137,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Left-hand extra seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 131,467 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 125,837 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 118,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 107,817 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 107,817 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 96,831 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 81,697 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 81,697 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 80,251 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 75,645 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V97 KPU is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 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 V97 KPU, 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 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V97 KPU registered?

V97 KPU is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V97 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 KPU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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