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P282 RNF

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,759 mi
Last recorded170,759 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 RNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 170,759 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has low effort on offside

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 170,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply chords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated appears mishaped (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge no visable tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

handbrake has low effort on offside

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 163,712 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leek

Fail 4 Mar 2019 163,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leek

Pass 12 Mar 2018 158,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sun visor can not be stored in the ' off ' position but does not effect the drivers view of the road

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 152,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sun visor damaged and can not be stored away when not in use but does not effect the drivers view of the road

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 152,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sun visor damaged and can not be stored away when not in use but does not effect the drivers view of the road

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 148,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 142,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 142,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 137,687 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 137,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 131,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 131,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,460 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,583 miles

Rear brake discs heavily pitted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 113,345 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 103,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 93,946 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 93,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,250 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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P282 RNF is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 P282 RNF, 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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P282 RNF is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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