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P234 NNF

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,089 mi
Last recorded154,089 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 NNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 154,089 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever travel high

n/s/f anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f mud flap loose

Fail 8 Mar 2011 154,087 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

hand brake lever travel high

n/s/f anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f mud flap loose

Pass 9 Mar 2010 142,837 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar links dust covers are split

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 12 Mar 2009 129,626 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 117,911 miles

damage to o/s of car

headlamp beam pattern poor

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 107,574 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 107,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2006 94,429 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OF CAR,

Fail 30 Jan 2006 94,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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P234 NNF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P234 NNF, 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 P234 NNF registered?

P234 NNF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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