MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight damp area steering rack area.
very slight oil leak from dip-stick seals
slight damp area steering rack area.
very slight oil leak from dip-stick seals
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r bumper mounting corroded
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r bumper mounting corroded
exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear bumper retaining bracket corroding away
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil around steering rack may be from sump plug leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear bumper retaining bracket corroding away
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil around steering rack may be from sump plug leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Lamba light staying on
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 NBK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P278 NBK, 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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P278 NBK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 May 1997.
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