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P255 WFV

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,041 mi
Last recorded142,041 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 WFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 142,041 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 140,624 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 140,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 136,588 miles

Advise all coil springs corroded

Advise brake pipes fitted badly

Advise engine management light on

Advise near side rear tyre worn out of shape

Advise offside rear tyre perished

Advise oil leak

Advise plastci sill protectors fitted

Advise slight play in front wheels

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 May 2014 136,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Advise all coil springs corroded

Advise brake pipes fitted badly

Advise engine management light on

Advise near side rear tyre worn out of shape

Advise offside rear tyre perished

Advise oil leak

Advise plastci sill protectors fitted

Advise slight play in front wheels

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 129,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 129,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 125,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 121,495 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 116,998 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 111,446 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 111,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 104,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 98,008 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,900 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 WFV is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P255 WFV, 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 P255 WFV registered?

P255 WFV is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P255 WFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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