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P119 OEW

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,454 mi
Last recorded134,454 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 OEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front beam pattern image pale

Offside Front beam pattern image pale

corrosion under vehicle

oil leak from under vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2025 134,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front beam pattern image pale

Offside Front beam pattern image pale

corrosion under vehicle

oil leak from under vehicle

Pass 24 Dec 2022 132,571 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 130,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 130,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,741 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 128,741 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,419 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 126,419 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 116,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,402 miles

steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 7 Aug 2017 104,402 miles

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

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 31 May 2016 93,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 90,842 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 90,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,707 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,876 miles

slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,270 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 86,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,960 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2010 84,765 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 84,765 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 82,369 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,058 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 81,058 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 78,173 miles

dampness around steering rack

Pass 17 May 2006 72,639 miles

dampness around steering rack

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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P119 OEW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P119 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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P119 OEW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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