MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear axle bushes perished but no movement
front wipers smeary
nearside front wing mount broken
offside front lower arm bush perished but no movement
oil leak from engine
rear exhaust in poor condition
slight damage to side wall of nearside front tyre but not down to cords
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear axle bushes perished but no movement
front wipers smeary
nearside front wing mount broken
offside front lower arm bush perished but no movement
oil leak from engine
rear exhaust in poor condition
slight damage to side wall of nearside front tyre but not down to cords
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint lower pipe along rack (2.3.3b)
all three rear seat belt buckle cases damaged but all operate correctly
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint lower pipe along rack (2.3.3b)
all three rear seat belt buckle cases damaged but all operate correctly
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust tail pipe and mount in poor condition
slight play in rear axle bushes
both rear axle bushes starting to perish
both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
rear exhaust box and mount in poor condition
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust section rusty
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust section rusty
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure
ignition switch starting to feel loose
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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P268 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 P268 DWL, 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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P268 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 1997.
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