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P245 OLE

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,140 mi
Last recorded190,140 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 OLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 190,140 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s drive shaft gaiter perished

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover split

noise from steering wheel when checking top and bottom

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

play in steering

rear axle bushes perished

rear shocks weak

steering rack/pipes damp

Fail 22 May 2008 190,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s drive shaft gaiter perished

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover split

noise from steering wheel when checking top and bottom

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

play in steering

rear axle bushes perished

rear shocks weak

steering rack/pipes damp

Pass 22 May 2007 177,366 miles

advisory on perivous test no 273322147171

Fail 22 May 2007 177,364 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic seal covers fitted † †play in lower arm bushes † †rear axle bushesperished and cracking † †rear section exhaust corroded † †slight corrosion to chassic rails † †rear pads getting low

rear tyre wearing smooth on egdes † †steering rack gaiters damp † †both drive shaft gaiters perished

Pass 25 May 2006 164,100 miles

osf shock slight leak

rear tyres perished

underside of car covered in mud

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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P245 OLE is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P245 OLE, 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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P245 OLE is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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