MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,325 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
check strap damaged.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r door handle doesnt open door from outside
o/s/f door hinges are stiff
rear wiper blade rubber is split
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r door handle doesnt open door from outside
o/s/f door hinges are stiff
rear wiper blade rubber is split
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear wiper blade rubber split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear wiper blade rubber split
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
a.b.s lamp stays on.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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P311 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P311 DWL, 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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P311 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 April 1997.
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