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P215 NKN

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

209,832 mi
Last recorded209,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 NKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 209,832 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 209,772 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 205,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps reflectors tarnished

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre out of shape and badly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 205,058 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre out of shape and badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 199,533 miles

check rear brake pad thickness wheels off.

tow bar assy corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2013 199,533 miles

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

check rear brake pad thickness wheels off.

tow bar assy corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2012 197,842 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 197,792 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f indicator repeater needed a tap to work during test.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 194,270 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 194,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 190,052 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 190,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 185,001 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 179,530 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 176,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 176,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 155,601 miles

Impact damage evident to Nearside front tyre sidewall

Slight oil misting from Nearside of Steering Gear

Slight oil misting from Offside front Shockabsorber

Slight perishing on Offside & Nearside front Flexible Brake Hoses

Fail 20 Jul 2006 155,601 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front & rear number plate delaminated & dirty

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

Nearside front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Slight oil misting from Nearside of Steering Gear

Slight oil misting from Offside front Shockabsorber

Slight perishing on Offside & Nearside front Flexible Brake Hoses

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 NKN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P215 NKN, 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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P215 NKN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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