MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,676 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel filter corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords between tread (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel hose insecure filler pipe to tank ,clamp corroded away (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split through outer casing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
alternator belt cracked
offside rear tyre cracking on walls+between tread
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
alternator belt cracked
offside rear tyre cracking on walls+between tread
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside just above limit (3.5.1g)
front tyres scrubbing off edges,offside just above limit
nearside rear tyre scrubbing edges+cracking
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount corroded+adrift (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside just above limit (3.5.1g)
front tyres scrubbing off edges,offside just above limit
nearside rear tyre scrubbing edges+cracking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre scrubbing off edges
traction control light on
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
offside rear tyre cracking on walls
offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall
both front tyres wearing low+scrubbing edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
very slight play o/s steering rack
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
all four tyres wearing across tread
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres wearing across tread
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P228 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol 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 P228 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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P228 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 1997.
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