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P24 PAV

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

242,845 mi
Last recorded242,845 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 PAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 242,845 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 238,562 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 236,137 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 236,137 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 232,142 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 225,789 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 217,970 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 211,921 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 206,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 199,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2015 192,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 185,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 178,150 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 175,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 171,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 166,651 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 161,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 152,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 149,327 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 140,784 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 127,490 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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P24 PAV is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P24 PAV, 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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What year was P24 PAV registered?

P24 PAV is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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