MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,054 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s front fog light damaged
service light on
very bad oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s front fog light damaged
o/s rear number plate light starting to dull
service light on
very bad oil leak
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front wiper blades are split
cuts in n/s rear tyre wall
engine management light on
n/s front fog light damaged
o/s front mud flap insecure
service light on
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s front fog light damaged
o/s front mud flap insecure
rear brake pads are WORN
service light on
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front wiper blades are split
cuts in n/s rear tyre wall
engine management light on
ALL INDICATOR BULBS ARE FADED
BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS IN POOR CONDITION AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN
COOLANT EXPANSION TANK IS LEAKING
NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT IS WORN
OFFSIDE OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED
OIL LEAK FROM TURBO OIL RETURN PIPE
REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
ALL INDICATOR BULBS ARE FADED
BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS IN POOR CONDITION AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN
COOLANT EXPANSION TANK IS LEAKING
NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT IS WORN
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
OFFSIDE OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED
OIL LEAK FROM TURBO OIL RETURN PIPE
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
CHILD SEAT FITTED AT NEARSIDE REAR NOT ALLOWING SEAT BELT INSPECTION
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS APPEARING ON INNER SIDEWALL AND IS UNDERINFLATED
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P29 UBM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P29 UBM, 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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P29 UBM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 April 1997.
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