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P317 RNV

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,664 mi
Last recorded150,664 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 RNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 150,664 miles

Front fog lamps not working

seat belts removed on rear folding seats

Fail 26 Nov 2018 150,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not secured onto trackrod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

lambda tell tale on

seat belts removed on rear folding seats

Pass 28 Nov 2017 148,401 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 148,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 139,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 21 Aug 2014 138,353 miles

play in both steering rack ends

rear number plate faeded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 136,727 miles

n/s/f steering rack end has play to limit

play in o/s steering rack end

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2012 133,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play nearside rack arm

Pass 12 Aug 2011 131,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both front steering rack ends

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jul 2010 127,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 124,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to fade

slight perishing both rear tyres

Fail 19 Jul 2008 117,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

rear number plate strting to fade

Pass 21 Jun 2007 108,773 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 108,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front cv boots perished

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 17 Jun 2006 100,208 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge †

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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P317 RNV is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P317 RNV, 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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P317 RNV is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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