MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump noisey on lock to lock check
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Both windscreen wipers split
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump noisey on lock to lock check
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P117 XHO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 XHO, 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 XHO registered?
P117 XHO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P117 XHO safe to buy?
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