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P27 SEU

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,232 mi
Last recorded218,232 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 SEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 218,232 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both wiper blades split ends

n/s/f head light beam pattern dull

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 5 Feb 2011 218,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both wiper blades split ends

n/s/f head light beam pattern dull

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 207,184 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 197,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2008 197,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 186,801 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 186,767 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 181,724 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 177,100 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 344,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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P27 SEU is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P27 SEU, 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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P27 SEU is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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