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P221 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,968 mi
Last recorded191,968 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 191,968 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 191,968 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 179,548 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 179,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 176,748 miles

Nearside front tyre cut outer wall

Fail 14 Jan 2013 176,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Nearside front tyre cut outer wall

Pass 4 Jan 2012 169,146 miles

Driver's door 'A' post has corrosion but not within prescribed areas. Recommend repair.

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

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

Nearside driveshaft inner joint boot split and leaking.

Nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 169,146 miles

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

Driver's door 'A' post has corrosion but not within prescribed areas. Recommend repair.

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

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

Nearside driveshaft inner joint boot split and leaking.

Nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 161,711 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front drive shaft inner boot split

rear disc's pitting and corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 29 Jan 2011 161,710 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front drive shaft inner boot split

rear disc's pitting and corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 14 Jan 2010 150,699 miles

O/S/R brake slightly low effort 22% imbalance

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 150,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R brake slightly low effort 22% imbalance

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 140,561 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 131,551 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 122,749 miles

Steering rack boots damp with fluid, so signs of leaking during mot test

Pass 16 Jan 2006 116,003 miles

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

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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P221 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red 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 P221 HBW, 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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P221 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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