MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,798 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery securing clamp missing
both headlamp beam patterns very weak - recommend replace
cracking to front shocker top mountings
cracking to rear shocker bushes
rear axle bushes worn
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
battery securing clamp missing
both headlamp beam patterns very weak - recommend replace
cracking to front shocker top mountings
cracking to rear shocker bushes
rear axle bushes worn
both front suspension top mounts splitting
both headlamp beam patterns weak - recommend replace(borderline)
both rear shock absorber bottom bushes perishing
both rear subframe bushes perishing/deteriorating
both repearters starting to fade
damage to front registration plate
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge on limit
offside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge
slight offside steering rack/rod play
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front suspension top mounts splitting
both headlamp beam patterns weak - recommend replace(borderline)
both rear shock absorber bottom bushes perishing
both rear subframe bushes perishing/deteriorating
both repearters starting to fade
damage to front registration plate
fanbelt perishing
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge on limit
offside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge
slight offside steering rack/rod play
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P356 CAY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P356 CAY, 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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P356 CAY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 February 1997.
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