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P255 UUH

1996 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,556 mi
Last recorded158,556 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo V70154,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 UUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 158,556 miles

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

Front Inner Slight play in inner rack

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 156,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 153,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 153,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 149,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 144,064 miles

Front wipers smearing

exhaust rubber snapped

Fail 29 Jul 2016 144,055 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle overheating (7.3.A.1)

Front wipers smearing

exhaust rubber snapped

Pass 20 Jul 2015 142,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust rubber snaped

Fail 31 Jul 2014 138,767 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 138,767 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 125,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust box mounting rubber split

nearside rear brake slight binding

Fail 20 Jul 2013 125,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front brake hoses perished

n/s/f cv gaitor perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 111,085 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,890 miles

both rear axle bushes worn and starting to split

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 100,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear axle bushes worn and starting to split

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 92,089 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tow ball covered

Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,722 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 77,915 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 77,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,171 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 73,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 67,042 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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P255 UUH is a 1996 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 154,832 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 P255 UUH, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P255 UUH registered?

P255 UUH is a 1996 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P255 UUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 UUH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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