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P337 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,091 mi
Last recorded147,091 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 147,091 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 147,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

n/s/f shock damp.

numberplate illumination weak.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 143,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside rear number plate light dim

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Aug 2011 142,107 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 142,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres bald on edges, on legal limit and HEAVILY perished.

n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit and bald on edges.

o/s/f tyre tread very low (2.0mm) and bald on edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 139,572 miles

*****both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges*****

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

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

brake fluid level low

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 133,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 133,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 125,596 miles

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

tyre treads low, offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2008 125,596 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

tyre treads low, offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2007 116,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 107,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked, perishing and wearing low on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2006 107,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked, perishing and wearing low on inside 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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P337 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P337 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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What year was P337 HBW registered?

P337 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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