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P243 EOA

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

262,863 mi
Last recorded262,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 EOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 262,863 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 260,817 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 260,816 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 257,392 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 235,952 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 235,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 249,923 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 249,885 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 245,436 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 240,825 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 234,642 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 234,642 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 228,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 220,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2008 209,150 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 209,150 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 198,598 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 198,598 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 186,342 miles

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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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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