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P29 UBM

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,054 mi
Last recorded172,054 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 UBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 172,054 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 172,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 168,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 167,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 163,682 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 163,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 157,595 miles

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.

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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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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What year was P29 UBM registered?

P29 UBM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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