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P355 SFL

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,724 mi
Last recorded136,724 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 SFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 136,724 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

traction control warning lamp indicating fault

Pass 13 Jun 2013 134,170 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 134,170 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,677 miles

nearside and offside headlight pattern vague

Fail 18 Jun 2012 130,677 miles

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

nearside and offside headlight pattern vague

Pass 18 May 2011 123,895 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar link upper boot split

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 12 May 2011 123,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f anti-roll bar link upper boot split

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2011 123,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 120,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 115,934 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,889 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 112,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 109,908 miles

slight play in steering rack drumsticks.

Fail 27 Jan 2006 97,400 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,400 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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P355 SFL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P355 SFL, 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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P355 SFL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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