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P271 DWL

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

199,684 mi
Last recorded199,684 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 199,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

headlamp beam images deteriorating

nearside front shock absorber damp

o/s front tyre near minimun tread wear limits

oil leak ?

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust in poor condition

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2012 187,366 miles

N/S Headlamp beam image could be improved

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Very slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 187,363 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

N/S Headlamp beam image could be improved

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Very slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 170,036 miles

o/s drive shaft gaiter deteriorating and starting to leak grease

o/s front flexy deteriorating.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 169,935 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s drive shaft gaiter deteriorating and starting to leak grease

o/s front flexy deteriorating.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 149,814 miles

plastic sill covers fitted.

rear exhaust deteriorating.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 149,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted.

rear exhaust deteriorating.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 27 May 2009 136,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 123,531 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 123,531 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 104,409 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 95,083 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.O.K. at present.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 95,083 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.O.K. at present.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P271 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P271 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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P271 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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