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P117 LYC

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,912 mi
Last recorded225,912 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 LYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 225,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 225,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 224,252 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 224,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 223,186 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 223,186 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 210,354 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 210,354 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 197,872 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 197,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 184,555 miles

o/s/front antiroll link bar slight play.

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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P117 LYC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P117 LYC, 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 P117 LYC registered?

P117 LYC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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