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P190 HES

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,622 mi
Last recorded163,622 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 HES
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2018 163,622 miles

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

Brake performance not tested due to corroded axle mounts (3.7.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount bracket (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount bracket (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

play in nearside and offside front lower arm bushes

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 13 Mar 2017 160,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 160,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 157,902 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 154,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 152,205 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 148,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2012 145,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 145,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 143,658 miles

Battery insecure

intercooler insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2011 143,648 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

intercooler insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2010 139,861 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads appear low

O/s/f brake hose perished

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Slight movement in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2010 139,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads appear low

O/s/f brake hose perished

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Slight movement in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2009 136,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 136,788 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 131,580 miles

N/s/f brake flexi hose perished

Rear axle front mounting bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2007 127,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 127,316 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 127,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 111,613 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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P190 HES is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P190 HES, 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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P190 HES is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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