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P226 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,359 mi
Last recorded173,359 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 173,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 173,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play max wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Max Wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 171,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towbar is corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 169,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil contaminated. gone white looks like cream

Fail 19 Aug 2019 169,527 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking dripping out of the rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil contaminated. gone white looks like cream

Pass 24 Aug 2018 165,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 165,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 162,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 162,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 158,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 158,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 154,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 149,749 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 149,331 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 143,764 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 139,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 139,098 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 134,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 128,641 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2010 128,607 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 123,483 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 123,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 116,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 108,947 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 108,938 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 97,011 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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P226 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P226 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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What year was P226 HBW registered?

P226 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P226 HBW shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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