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P272 UHR

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

122,068 mi
Last recorded122,068 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 UHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 122,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 119,432 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 119,432 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,230 miles

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2011 116,230 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2010 114,536 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 114,536 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

O/S outer Cv gaiter has grease on / no obvious leak.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,101 miles

Handbrake travel poor

Headlamp images poor

O/S door check strap not connected

Wiper action poor

Fail 23 Jul 2009 111,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake travel poor

Headlamp images poor

O/S door check strap not connected

Wiper action poor

Pass 6 Aug 2008 109,105 miles

ABS light has seen to be on.

O/S/F door / check strap broken.

front brake discs and pads look poor.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 109,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre pressure was low.

ABS light has seen to be on.

O/S/F door / check strap broken.

front brake discs and pads look poor.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 105,410 miles

wing repeater colour fadeing

Fail 7 Aug 2007 105,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

indicator and wing repeater colour fadeing

Pass 15 Aug 2006 103,392 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 103,392 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P272 UHR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P272 UHR, 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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P272 UHR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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