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P281 PPO

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,480 mi
Last recorded181,480 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 PPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 181,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 181,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested due to front brake pipes (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 180,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear slight play rear bushes

Fail 9 Apr 2016 180,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear slight play rear bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2015 175,764 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 173,823 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 173,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 170,884 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 170,884 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 167,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads worn thin

front flexy brake pipes perished

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2012 167,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads worn thin

front flexy brake pipes perished

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 166,673 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 166,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 144,595 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 123,865 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 106,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 84,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 70,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 May 2006 70,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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P281 PPO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P281 PPO, 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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P281 PPO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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