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P326 SCA

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

190,122 mi
Last recorded190,122 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 SCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 190,122 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 190,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Pass 17 Oct 2012 173,393 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 173,390 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

noise from n/s rear wheel when spun

Pass 21 Sep 2011 163,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 156,506 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 156,506 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

cut in n/s rear tyre wall

Fail 2 Oct 2009 144,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 144,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 135,984 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 135,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slice in n/s rear inner tyre wall

Pass 4 Oct 2007 122,543 miles

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

o-s-r handbrake not working as good as other side suspect fault with handbrake shoes

top engine mounting spliting

Fail 3 Oct 2007 122,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

o-s-r handbrake not working as good as other side suspect fault with handbrake shoes

top engine mounting splitting

Pass 4 Oct 2006 106,811 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 106,796 miles

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

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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P326 SCA is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P326 SCA, 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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P326 SCA is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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