MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT ROLL BAR RUBBERS PERISHED AND CRACKING
N/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE
O/S FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
REAR RUBBER AXLE MOUNTINGS PERISHED AND CRACKING
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FRONT ROLL BAR RUBBERS PERISHED AND CRACKING
N/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE
O/S FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
REAR RUBBER AXLE MOUNTINGS PERISHED AND CRACKING
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
EXHAUST REAR MOUNTING CLAMP RUSTY
N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE FLEXI PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING
N/S & O/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS CRACKING
N/S & O/S FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES CRACKING
N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING
N/S & O/S REAR AXLE BUSHES SEPARATING
SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
EXHAUST REAR MOUNTING CLAMP RUSTY
N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE FLEXI PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING
N/S & O/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS CRACKING
N/S & O/S FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES CRACKING
N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING
N/S & O/S REAR AXLE BUSHES SEPARATING
N/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
N/S & O/S DRIVE SHAFT GAITER STARTING TO CRACK
N/S & O/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CRACK
N/S & O/S FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK
N/S & O/S FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINK GAITERS SPLIT
N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONE PIVOT BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATING
N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR
REAR AXLE RUBBER MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO SEPARATE
SIGNS OF PLAY STARTING IN STEERING RACK
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
N/S & O/S DRIVE SHAFT GAITER STARTING TO CRACK
N/S & O/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CRACK
N/S & O/S FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK
N/S & O/S FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINK GAITERS SPLIT
N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONE PIVOT BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATING
N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR
REAR AXLE RUBBER MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO SEPARATE
SIGNS OF PLAY STARTING IN STEERING RACK
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P308 TVC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 P308 TVC, 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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P308 TVC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 1997.
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