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P289 GMO

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,243 mi
Last recorded180,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 GMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 180,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 180,243 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 176,689 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 176,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 172,303 miles

front disc worn

headlamp aim poor

rear disc pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 172,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front disc worn

headlamp aim poor

rear disc pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 166,971 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 162,446 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 162,263 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

wiper blades at front worn

Pass 16 May 2008 157,881 miles

indicator bulbs faded in colour on several lamps

screw in tread n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 May 2008 157,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

indicator bulbs faded in colour on several lamps

screw in tread n/s/r tyre

strong advise o/s/f brake hose perished and shows cracking

Pass 10 May 2007 148,090 miles

see advisory sheet

Fail 3 May 2007 147,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake discs corroding

both beam patterns weak

both number plates discoloured

nearside headlamp lens has stonechip

offside outer driveshaft gaitor covered in grease but no split seen

rear shock absorber gaitors split

various small stonechips and marks in swept area of windscreen

various steering and suspension bushes perishing

Pass 6 May 2006 135,699 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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P289 GMO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P289 GMO, 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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P289 GMO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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