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P357 ATN

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,472 mi
Last recorded111,472 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 ATN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,472 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn

Both rear sub-frame bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front inner rack joints have slight play

Fail 6 Sep 2017 111,378 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn

Both rear sub-frame bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,519 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,048 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 43,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,907 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 41,728 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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P357 ATN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P357 ATN, 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 P357 ATN registered?

P357 ATN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P357 ATN safe to buy?

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