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P268 NLT

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,697 mi
Last recorded76,697 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,272 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 76,272 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,040 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,587 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,013 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,303 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,151 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear-most seats folded down, not tested

Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,406 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear-most seats folded down, not tested

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,336 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,387 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,687 miles

abs light flickered once on test, needs investigating

Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,687 miles

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

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

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

abs light flickered once on test, needs investigating

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,701 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 59,954 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 59,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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P268 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P268 NLT, 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 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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