MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,113 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
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P209 OLE is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P209 OLE, 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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What year was P209 OLE registered?
P209 OLE is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 April 1997.
Is P209 OLE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P209 OLE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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