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P295 JOP

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,261 mi
Last recorded130,261 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 JOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shock absorbers have misting of oil

Fail 22 Sep 2021 130,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached lower inner bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside/nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear exhaust bracket detached

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket detached

Fail 28 Sep 2020 126,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket detached

Pass 22 May 2019 119,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust brackets detached

Fail 21 May 2019 119,279 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside/nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust brackets detached

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp beam images weak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and worn on edge

rear exhaust support corroded and broken

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2018 110,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp beam images weak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and worn on edge

rear exhaust support corroded and broken

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,628 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2016 100,576 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 100,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,875 miles

Both headlight reflectors deteriating but beam pattern still just evident

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 84,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,888 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,887 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,049 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,966 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 64,955 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,642 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cut on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2006 59,806 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 59,806 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

chunck out of nearside rear tyre side wall

offside front inner tyre wall touches plastic arch on lock

rear exhaust pipe bracket broke †

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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P295 JOP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P295 JOP, 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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P295 JOP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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