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P350 MHL

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

261,188 mi
Last recorded261,188 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 MHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 261,188 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 261,188 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 257,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 245,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 232,553 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 232,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 222,722 miles

Front Oil leak lower engine bay area. ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small stone chip on lens (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2016 215,146 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small stone chip,on lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2016 215,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault light stays on. (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch cover which is loose and hanging down. (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort wheel hard to turn clock wise. (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small stone chip,on lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 203,135 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 203,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 189,823 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 189,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 172,410 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 172,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 159,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2012 159,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tracking out

Pass 10 May 2011 150,175 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 150,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear discs worn

Pass 18 May 2010 135,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2010 135,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 122,450 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 122,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 113,003 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 113,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 104,025 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 104,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,878 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 95,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 87,491 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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P350 MHL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 P350 MHL, 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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P350 MHL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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