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P216 OLY

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

211,531 mi
Last recorded211,531 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 OLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2011 211,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 211,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 203,998 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 203,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing

various parts exhausht deteriating

Pass 27 Jul 2009 198,406 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 198,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 187,221 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 173,125 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 173,125 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside rear lamp cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Jun 2006 151,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 151,319 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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P216 OLY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P216 OLY, 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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P216 OLY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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