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P187 UMW

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,253 mi
Last recorded181,253 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 UMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 181,253 miles

Oil leak engine ()

all suspension bushes perishing

car corrode on back end

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' little chips in screen (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 181,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed on handbrake cable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed also on handbrake cable (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all except repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' little chips in screen (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

all suspension bushes perishing

car corrode on back end

Pass 6 Jan 2016 177,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 172,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 168,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 163,224 miles

Both dip beam headlamp images starting to loose their sharpness

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 157,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 149,902 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 149,893 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 139,425 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 8 Feb 2010 139,425 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Jan 2009 129,785 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 119,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 109,735 miles

advise both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2006 100,799 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 UMW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P187 UMW, 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 UMW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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