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P348 PLY

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,567 mi
Last recorded125,567 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 PLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 125,567 miles

Oil leak ()

front and rear indicators colour faded

front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

rear of n/s chassis rail corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 124,122 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 1 Aug 2015 122,670 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 120,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 120,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 112,441 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 109,039 miles

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

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)

both exhaust tail pipe mounting brackets corroded away from pipe

front & rear registration plates deteriorating

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 102,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 96,811 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,617 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 84,624 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 78,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

head lamp reflectors need soon

Pass 9 Feb 2006 70,670 miles

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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P348 PLY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P348 PLY, 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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P348 PLY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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