MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (cracked) (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
engine light on
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f (3.7.B.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f inner (2.2.B.1f)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (cracked) (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
engine light on
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f (3.7.B.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack control arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear pads getting low
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertray insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P243 EOA is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 P243 EOA, 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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P243 EOA is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 February 1997.
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