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P234 PKL

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

257,381 mi
Last recorded257,381 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 PKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 257,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 257,108 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 256,799 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 254,345 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2016 252,896 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 250,054 miles

Leak from power steering rack area

Pass 6 May 2014 247,515 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 234,153 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 234,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 229,817 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 229,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner edges , slight play at n/s/f hub .

Pass 11 Aug 2010 224,002 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 215,185 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 210,321 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 207,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 207,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 204,642 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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 PKL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PKL, 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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P234 PKL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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