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P332 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,941 mi
Last recorded201,941 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 201,941 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 201,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 178,982 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 178,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 154,089 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 154,086 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 133,296 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 133,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 110,948 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

both fron brake discs inner faces in poor condition.

both front brakes bin ding slightly.

brakes squealing when applied.

nearside and offside front anti roll bar links boots split top and bottom.

nearside front fog lamp not working.

spare wheel missing.

when applied hand brake at offside rear noisey.

wrong shape wiper arm fitted to nearside front.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 110,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

both fron brake discs inner faces in poor condition.

both front brakes bin ding slightly.

brakes squealing when applied.

nearside and offside front anti roll bar links boots split top and bottom.

nearside front fog lamp not working.

spare wheel missing.

when applied hand brake at offside rear noisey.

wrong shape wiper arm fitted to nearside front.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 105,829 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 105,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

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

both front wipers starting to streak, (not too excess)

large oil leak from underside of engine.

nearside and offside front brake discs corrode on inside surface,(not too excess)

nearside front, front and rear bottom arm bushes split,(not too excess)

offside front, front and rear bottom arm bushes starting to split,(not to excess)

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

top engine mount badly split.

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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P332 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P332 HBW, 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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P332 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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