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P125 CPB

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,547 mi
Last recorded101,547 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 CPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 101,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH ! (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Lense Missing (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ! Tyres low & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Smashed & Repaired (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH ! (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,755 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 97,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust CAT noisy

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,807 miles

front exhaust box cat baffles damaged

front wheel rim damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,182 miles

centre exhaust box baffles loose

some corrosion rear chassis members

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalytic converter monolith deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,753 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 89,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,727 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 86,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,619 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 67,265 miles

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

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

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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P125 CPB is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P125 CPB, 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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P125 CPB is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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