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P184 DWL

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,529 mi
Last recorded158,529 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 158,529 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 154,573 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 154,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 153,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 147,960 miles

cond of head lights

noise from cat

slight play in front links

Pass 17 Mar 2016 140,048 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 140,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 132,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,933 miles

all indicator bulbs deteriorating

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 125,933 miles

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

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

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

all indicator bulbs deteriorating

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 103,027 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 19 Mar 2011 103,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,679 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,329 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,560 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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P184 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P184 DWL, 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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P184 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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