MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
stone chip in n/s headlight
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
stone chip in n/s headlight
advise all indicator bulbs looseing colour
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise all indicator bulbs looseing colour
advise engine management light on
advise left front top anti roll bar upright boot split
advise right front tyre at 1.6m/m
advise surface rust right rear brake disc
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P165 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1997 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 117,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P165 DWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P165 DWL registered?
P165 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P165 DWL safe to buy?
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