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P143 MOW

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,976 mi
Last recorded156,976 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 MOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 156,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 155,682 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 153,475 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 151,935 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 151,935 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

fuel filler clamp corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 149,388 miles

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

fuel filler neck starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2015 146,005 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 146,003 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 142,564 miles

fuel filler neck c lamp deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2014 142,564 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel filler neck c lamp deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 137,633 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 132,968 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 132,968 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 128,122 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 128,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 124,069 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 124,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 120,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 117,154 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 108,759 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 97,322 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 97,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P143 MOW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P143 MOW, 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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P143 MOW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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