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P314 CFT

1997 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,801 mi
Last recorded139,801 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 CFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 139,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 139,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 135,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wheel dented

n/s/r wheel dented

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear number plate slightly deteriated

small crack in n/s/f indicator lens

Fail 9 Aug 2011 135,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f wheel dented

n/s/r wheel dented

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear number plate slightly deteriated

small crack in n/s/f indicator lens

Pass 23 Jul 2010 128,016 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 128,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 121,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 113,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 106,610 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 106,571 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 99,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 90,568 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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P314 CFT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P314 CFT, 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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P314 CFT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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