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P295 NLT

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

284,252 mi
Last recorded284,252 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 284,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake disc,s worn and lipped

Pass 14 Feb 2018 274,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.mm in centre 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 274,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.mm in centre 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 259,339 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

water leak from hose to expansion bottle

Fail 3 Feb 2017 295,240 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both covers deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

water leak from hose to expansion bottle

Pass 16 Feb 2016 248,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm outter edge 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps patterns deteriorated

both rear brake disc,s pitted

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 248,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm outter edge 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlamps patterns deteriorated

both rear brake disc,s pitted

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 236,739 miles

N/s/f light unit slightly damaged

Noise from power steering pump

O/s/r disc corroded

Rattle from inside cat

Rear brake pads look low

Slight imbalance on parking brake

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 236,739 miles

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

Rear brake pads look low

Slight imbalance on parking brake

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filter corroded

N/s/f light unit slightly damaged

Noise from power steering pump

O/s/r disc corroded

Rattle from inside cat

Pass 30 Jan 2014 227,442 miles

noise from power steering pump

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 195/60R15

rear discs slightly corroded

rear pads look low

Fail 29 Jan 2014 227,442 miles

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

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

noise from power steering pump

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 195/60R15

rear discs slightly corroded

rear pads look low

Pass 12 Feb 2013 215,883 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 215,219 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 205,160 miles

both headlamps beam image deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2011 194,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 194,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 184,516 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 184,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

3 alloys rims , n/s/f steel rim

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 175,044 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 175,044 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 159,781 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 148,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 148,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 137,440 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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P295 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P295 NLT, 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 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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