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P228 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,676 mi
Last recorded127,676 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 127,676 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 126,805 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,818 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,162 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 123,153 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 121,107 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2017 120,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,613 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 118,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,552 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 115,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,050 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 113,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,136 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 110,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2012 107,400 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 107,435 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,205 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 9 Sep 2010 102,939 miles

both front tyres wearing low+scrubbing edges

Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,254 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 91,220 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 91,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 88,417 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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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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