MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
emissions light illuminated
corrosion on exhaust system
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on exhaust system
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front number plate in poor condition
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P216 PLW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P216 PLW, 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 PLW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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