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P108 PVW

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

190,242 mi
Last recorded190,242 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 PVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 190,242 miles

brake discs all round corroded

front tyres different size to rears

Fail 10 Dec 2010 190,189 miles

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

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

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

brake discs all round corroded

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 9 Dec 2009 187,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres different size to rears

Fail 9 Dec 2009 187,480 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 12 Dec 2008 183,293 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres different size to rears

os lower engine mount rubber bonding split away

Fail 10 Dec 2008 183,262 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres different size to rears

os lower engine mount rubber bonding split away

Pass 10 Dec 2007 175,982 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 175,982 miles

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

advise o/s & n/s wiper blades split but still clearing screen at time of test

advise oil leak

advise rear brake discs rusty

strong advise front number plate damaged & water marked but still secure & readable at time of test replace as soon as possible

Fail 4 Dec 2007 175,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s front flexible brake hose perrished & starting to split replace as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s wiper blades split but still clearing screen at time of test

advise oil leak

advise rear brake discs rusty

advise slight bind n/s front brake

strong advise front number plate damaged & water marked but still secure & readable at time of test replace as soon as possible

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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P108 PVW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P108 PVW, 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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P108 PVW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P108 PVW shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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