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P325 MKN

1997 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,317 mi
Last recorded191,317 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 MKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 191,317 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 191,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 186,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 186,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 177,556 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 165,994 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 165,994 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 157,678 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 157,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 153,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 149,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 149,470 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 147,278 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 144,873 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 140,324 miles

advise small crack to zone b within 40mm

Pass 13 Nov 2007 137,689 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 137,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

suspect fault in abs lamp

Pass 1 Dec 2006 126,870 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 115,494 miles

Offside Rear 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.

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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P325 MKN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P325 MKN, 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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P325 MKN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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