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P262 NTM

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

230,722 mi
Last recorded230,722 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 NTM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 230,722 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 230,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 226,216 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 223,449 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

CORROSION STARTING ON REAR OF FLOOR PAN

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR TYRES

N/S/R HANDBRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BROKEN

SLIGHT MOVMENT IN STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R TORRSION BAR DROP LINK

STONE CHIP ON WINDSCREEN

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Fail 28 Feb 2009 223,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

CORROSION STARTING ON REAR OF FLOOR PAN

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR TYRES

N/S/R HANDBRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BROKEN

SLIGHT MOVMENT IN STEERING COLUMN

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R TORRSION BAR DROP LINK

STONE CHIP ON WINDSCREEN

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Fail 31 Jul 2007 213,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 213,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 201,314 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 201,314 miles

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

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

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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P262 NTM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P262 NTM, 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 P262 NTM registered?

P262 NTM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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