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P273 NLT

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

108,306 mi
Last recorded108,306 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 108,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 108,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 107,456 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 105,521 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tail pipe bracket corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 102,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,264 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,059 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 89,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,830 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,513 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 79,513 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted badly

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,823 miles

rear brake disc pitted /corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,278 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear discs rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,775 miles

exhaust (tailpipe) brackets corroded and detatched

o/s front mud flap insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,528 miles

exhaust tail pipe hangers corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,324 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,322 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,505 miles

exhaust tail pipe hanger corroded, requires attention, system is secure

front brake imbalance

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,613 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

rear number plate

Pass 24 Feb 2007 47,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 47,320 miles

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

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)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f headlamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

rear number plate

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,971 miles

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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P273 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 P273 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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P273 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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