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P11 DVR

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

126,440 mi
Last recorded126,440 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 DVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,440 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fog light inop

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 125,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 125,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Abs wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 123,326 miles

parking brake efficiency only @ 18%

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,009 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front brake hose slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2021 116,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,314 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 114,314 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,517 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,986 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,482 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 99,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,879 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 888,557 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 88,855 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,743 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 85,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,517 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,461 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 78,438 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,131 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,131 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 73,363 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 73,363 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,774 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 2.5MM. †O/S/F DIP BEAM PATTERN POOR.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 67,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 65,545 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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P11 DVR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P11 DVR, 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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P11 DVR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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