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P301 EJW

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,287 mi
Last recorded195,287 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 EJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 195,287 miles

both front anti-roll bar dust covers perishing

both rear bottem shock absorber bushes perishing

n/s/f bottem ball joint + track rod end have play close to excess

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping very close to excesss

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

play in o/s/f steering rack

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 24 May 2011 190,670 miles

both sills plastic trim

front brake pads worn

nsf cv boot weaping

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 24 May 2010 188,068 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

hand brake travel geting long

Pass 27 Apr 2009 177,362 miles

both sill covered in plastic trim

front brakes slightly out oif balance

nsf head light aim slightly high

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr seat belt slightly frayed

nsr tyre damaged on side wall

osf tyre worn on outer edge

play in nsf steering rack very close to excess

Pass 28 Apr 2008 165,868 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 165,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2007 161,801 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 24 May 2006 154,856 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 154,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres walls perished

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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P301 EJW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P301 EJW, 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 P301 EJW registered?

P301 EJW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P301 EJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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