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P359 PLN

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

214,451 mi
Last recorded214,451 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 PLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 214,451 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Oil leak ()

both rear chassis legs corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded and weak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 14 Mar 2017 214,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Oil leak ()

both rear chassis legs corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded and weak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 5 Aug 2015 207,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

car in very poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2015 207,429 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

car in very poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2014 194,930 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 194,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 181,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 181,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 168,992 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 168,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fault in engine electronic system light illuminated

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 158,403 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 158,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 146,996 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs scored

Fail 9 Aug 2010 146,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs scored

Pass 31 Mar 2009 133,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 127,688 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 121,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 121,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 115,204 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 115,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P359 PLN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P359 PLN, 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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P359 PLN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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