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P219 NLT

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,155 mi
Last recorded105,155 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 105,155 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outter Edge

N/S/R Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

N/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

O/S/R Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

O/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

tested wet

Fail 12 Feb 2013 97,932 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

tested wet

Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,067 miles

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

handbrake grabbing

outer sills covered

rear discs worn/pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

outer sills covered

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight dent/damage to osf tyre wall

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,989 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,682 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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P219 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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