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P111 GJM

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,648 mi
Last recorded141,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 GJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 141,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 141,622 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 135,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,958 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 122,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 115,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 108,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

fuel tank area slightly damp. advise further check

Pass 30 May 2014 94,194 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 86,580 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 86,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2012 79,045 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 71,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,886 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,595 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 56,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 12 May 2008 48,875 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2007 39,327 miles

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 17 May 2006 32,357 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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P111 GJM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P111 GJM, 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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P111 GJM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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