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P219 NKN

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,834 mi
Last recorded105,834 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 NKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,834 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 105,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 105,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 104,434 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 104,434 miles

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

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 104,017 miles

travel in brake pedal

Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,687 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 102,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,021 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,332 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,836 miles

Battery insecure

rear wiper split

sideskirts fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2009 98,835 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

rear wiper split

sideskirts fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 93,330 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r and n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2008 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r and n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2007 88,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 82,528 miles

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

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

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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P219 NKN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P219 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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P219 NKN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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