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P109 OEW

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,656 mi
Last recorded216,656 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 OEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 216,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 213,437 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 213,436 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 209,755 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 209,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 205,897 miles

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

o/s hand brake will soon need adjusting

Pass 7 Apr 2014 201,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 192,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 184,255 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 174,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 174,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 166,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread (not to cords)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 155,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 147,861 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 147,861 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy cracking offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 11 Apr 2007 138,194 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 130,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P109 OEW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P109 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 P109 OEW registered?

P109 OEW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P109 OEW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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