MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
N/S Headlamp beam image could be improved
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Very slight oil leak
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
o/s drive shaft gaiter deteriorating and starting to leak grease
o/s front flexy deteriorating.
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.
plastic sill covers fitted.
rear exhaust deteriorating.
rear wiper blade torn.
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.
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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