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P235 PBD

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

155,836 mi
Last recorded155,836 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 PBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 155,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 155,274 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 155,274 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 154,401 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 154,115 miles

o/s washer in poor condition

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2021 153,602 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

small dents on wheel rims

Fail 8 Oct 2021 153,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

small dents on wheel rims

Pass 14 Oct 2020 153,194 miles

o/s/r seatbelt buckle slightly stiff

Fail 14 Oct 2020 153,194 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

o/s/r seatbelt buckle slightly stiff

Pass 9 Oct 2019 152,739 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 151,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rust & corrosion patches

suspension boots & bushes perished

Fail 10 Oct 2018 151,213 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rust & corrosion patches

suspension boots & bushes perished

Pass 13 Oct 2017 150,085 miles

o/s pattern slightly faded

slight noise & play in rack

Pass 11 Oct 2016 147,766 miles

o/s aim slightly faded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 147,766 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

o/s aim slightly faded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 145,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 143,274 miles

front tyres worn on edges

patterns slightly faded

small dent n/s/f rim

Fail 14 Oct 2014 143,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front tyres worn on edges

patterns slightly faded

small dent n/s/f rim

Pass 14 Oct 2013 139,316 miles

EML on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 136,187 miles

small dent n/s/f rim

tail gate slightly loose

Fail 16 Oct 2012 136,188 miles

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

all pads low

front discs slightly worn & corroded

n/s/r disc corroded

small dent n/s/f rim

tail gate slightly loose

Pass 10 Oct 2011 131,964 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2010 128,395 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 128,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 123,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 123,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

slight pitting on f.discs

Pass 9 Oct 2008 124,349 miles

aims slightly dim

slight play in rack

Fail 9 Oct 2008 124,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

aims slightly dim

slight play in rack

Pass 17 Aug 2007 120,096 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2007 120,096 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2006 118,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P235 PBD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P235 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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P235 PBD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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