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A15 PTJ

1997 Volvo V70

Brown Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,951 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,239 miles

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

Rear of engine sump damp with oil.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 84,239 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear of engine sump damp with oil.

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Sep 2011 84,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr parking brake binding

Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2010 81,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,018 miles

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

parking brake traval getting exssacive

Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,018 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake traval getting exssacive

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,901 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges,n/s/f badly.

n/s/f headlight pattern very poor.

n/s/r tyre slightlt out of shape.

rear indicator bulbs very slightly white.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 73,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 73,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,256 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 70,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 65,614 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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A15 PTJ is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Brown with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A15 PTJ, 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 A15 PTJ registered?

A15 PTJ is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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