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P187 BDD

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,406 mi
Last recorded192,406 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 BDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 192,406 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 190,553 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 190,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 184,279 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 184,279 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 175,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front a.b.s stator ring corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 175,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre joint loose

exhaust rear mounting brackets broken

nearside front a.b.s stator ring corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 167,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn down on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Dec 2011 167,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn down on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside handbrake low in effort

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2010 159,214 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

rear tyres distored and perished

Pass 4 Dec 2009 151,219 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

interior mirror inscure.

nearside rear light lens cracked.

nearside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall.

sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 151,219 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

interior mirror inscure.

nearside rear light lens cracked.

nearside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall.

sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 141,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are bald on edges

front brake waver "both sides"

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

offside headlamp beam output getting poor

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2007 128,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre rear brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

offside front brake slight waver

Fail 30 Nov 2007 128,518 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre rear brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

offside front brake slight waver

Pass 4 Dec 2006 115,481 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r brake hose ferrules starting to corrode †sills not fully checked , covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2006 115,480 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r brake hose ferrules starting to corrode †sills not fully checked , covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2005 104,154 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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P187 BDD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P187 BDD, 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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P187 BDD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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