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P308 TVC

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

229,912 mi
Last recorded229,912 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 TVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 229,912 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 229,905 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 221,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 221,443 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 192,975 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 192,970 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 182,900 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 182,832 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 169,565 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 169,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 152,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 152,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 139,658 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 139,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 131,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 131,771 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 121,953 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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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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What year was P308 TVC registered?

P308 TVC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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