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P230 PBD

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,505 mi
Last recorded196,505 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 PBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 196,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2013 192,638 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2012 185,773 miles

some engine smoke

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 26 Nov 2011 180,294 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 176,008 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 176,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 171,024 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all wheel rims corroded

eml light on.

o/s number plate light poor.

steering rack oily

Pass 5 Dec 2008 152,007 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 152,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 141,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rattle inside exhaust

Pass 10 Dec 2007 141,882 miles

rattle inside exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2007 119,711 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 119,711 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 102,296 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 102,296 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P230 PBD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P230 PBD, 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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P230 PBD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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