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P335 HAY

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,681 mi
Last recorded85,681 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 HAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 85,681 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,889 miles

All steering and suspension components are corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,309 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot area, little wet

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo unit, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 82,309 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot area, little wet

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo unit, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,590 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Offside Front steering rack boot area, little wet

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,623 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 77,829 miles

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,649 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 74,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 72,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 70,892 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriated

Pass 7 May 2010 69,377 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 May 2010 69,377 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2009 66,241 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 66,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,683 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 63,681 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,043 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P335 HAY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P335 HAY, 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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P335 HAY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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