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P136 NLT

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,292 mi
Last recorded147,292 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 147,292 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2012 147,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2011 140,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 140,462 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 140,435 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 136,658 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 124,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake flexy hoses perished

Pass 5 Jan 2006 115,816 miles

Noise evident on actuation of power steering.No wear evident,Fluid on maximum and no leaks evident.Have given road test with no adverse problems evident with steering.

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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P136 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P136 NLT, 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 P136 NLT registered?

P136 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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