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P266 GTF

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,261 mi
Last recorded160,261 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 GTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 160,261 miles

underbody corrosion floor and general

Fail 31 May 2019 160,261 miles

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

underbody corrosion floor and general

Fail 23 May 2019 160,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion floor and general

Pass 17 May 2018 154,209 miles

oil leak wheel trims

Pass 6 Jun 2017 148,971 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 148,971 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 143,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 137,448 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 137,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 126,708 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r shocker (lower ) bush slightly deteriated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 126,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r shocker (lower ) bush slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 122,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 117,183 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 117,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 112,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 103,793 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 97,168 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 97,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,639 miles

All four tyre sidewalls have just started to crack.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,999 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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P266 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P266 GTF, 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 P266 GTF registered?

P266 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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