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P215 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,357 mi
Last recorded120,357 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 120,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OUTER CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 116,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 112,107 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 109,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 107,971 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 105,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 102,809 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 102,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 99,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,636 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,328 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,346 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 91,346 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 83,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,903 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 72,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 65,922 miles

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

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

OSR nivomat shock absorber knocks when bounced.

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

Rear number plate is starting to deteriate.

Fail 21 May 2007 65,922 miles

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

NS steering lock stop is partialy adrift.

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

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

OSR nivomat shoch absorber make a knocking noise when bounced.

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

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

Rear number plate is starting to deteriate.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,755 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 60,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to test rear seat security and seat belt condition and operation as inoperative due to parcel shelf.

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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P215 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P215 HBW, 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 P215 HBW registered?

P215 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P215 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 HBW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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