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P208 NLT

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,392 mi
Last recorded169,392 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 169,392 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop detatched

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight dampness offside front power steering rack

temporary repair rear exhaust mount

throttle pedal stiff in operation

Fail 25 Jun 2012 169,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop detatched

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight dampness offside front power steering rack

temporary repair rear exhaust mount

throttle pedal stiff in operation

Pass 4 Jul 2011 154,067 miles

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop detached

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jun 2011 154,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop detached

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2010 148,756 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop detached

slight dampness offside front power steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2010 148,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop detached

slight dampness offside front power steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2009 144,017 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 144,016 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 138,952 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop detached

Fail 16 Jun 2008 138,952 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop detached

Pass 27 Jun 2007 132,717 miles

n/s/r suspension bump stop insecure

o/s headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2006 125,859 miles

Nearside rear bump stop broken. †Slight play to nearside fron t anti-roll bar link. †Nearside front mudshield loose. †

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P208 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P208 NLT, 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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P208 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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