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P344 HRB

1997 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,181 mi
Last recorded118,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 HRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 118,181 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

slight stiffness in o/s front strut upper support

Fail 28 Jun 2012 117,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

slight stiffness in o/s front strut upper support

Pass 27 Jul 2011 110,041 miles

Both side repeaters-colour tarnishing

Engine management Mil illuminated

N/s side repeater insecure

O/s front ABS ring damaged

Slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

Steerinf rack inner joints-slight movement.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 109,997 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both side repeaters-colour tarnishing

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

Engine management Mil illuminated

N/s side repeater insecure

O/s front ABS ring damaged

Slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

Steerinf rack inner joints-slight movement.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 101,490 miles

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

o/s front suspension strut top mounting stiff

Fail 9 Jul 2010 101,482 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

o/s front suspension strut top mounting stiff

Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,288 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,602 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 88,602 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 82,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusted

front brake pads getting low

o/s front strut top mounting noisy when turned lock to lock

Fail 12 Jul 2007 82,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front brake discs rusted,rrear brake discs rusted

front brake pads getting low

o/s front strut top mounting noisy when turned lock to lock

Pass 26 Jul 2006 74,001 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 73,914 miles

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

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

front tyres-tread splitting

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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P344 HRB is a 1997 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P344 HRB, 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 P344 HRB registered?

P344 HRB is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P344 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 HRB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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