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P291 WGD

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,419 mi
Last recorded154,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 WGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2011 154,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 148,992 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 145,565 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust poor condition

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 7 Jul 2009 145,565 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust poor condition

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 10 Jul 2008 137,432 miles

corrosion to exhaust.front brake discs very poor condition.front tyres worn outside edge.slight wear to suspension bushes.

Pass 8 May 2007 126,848 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 126,848 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 115,956 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 115,953 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P291 WGD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P291 WGD, 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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What year was P291 WGD registered?

P291 WGD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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