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P103 OEW

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,494 mi
Last recorded150,494 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 OEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 150,494 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 1,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear number plate poor condition

offside front tyre worn inner edge nearly to ply

Pass 14 Dec 2011 140,153 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 140,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 135,178 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 122,403 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS COULD BE BETTER

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 115,375 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 104,862 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 104,862 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 95,413 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ION SIDE WALLS

CORROSION ON NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P103 OEW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P103 OEW, 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 P103 OEW registered?

P103 OEW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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