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P359 XGD

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

175,125 mi
Last recorded175,125 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 175,125 miles

No oil

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Fail 26 May 2015 175,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No oil

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2013 164,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxiliary belt cracking

drivers door check strap worn / noisy

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

o/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre shows cracking

rear registration plate aged and deteriorated

upper engine stabiliser mount deteriorated / split

Fail 16 May 2013 163,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers door,check strap heavily worn.

Exhaust system de-graded

Headlamp beam pattern poor.

N/S number plate bulb dim.

O/s/r tyre cracking.

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

Power steering pump noisy on lock.

Rear number plate de-graded.

Suspension showing genral wear.

Top engine mount de-graded.

oil condition poor/low

Pass 16 May 2012 154,224 miles

auxiliary belt shows cracking

drivers door check strap insecure / noisy

engine upper stabilizer mount bush split resulting in movement

front brake pads wearing low / discs ridged and worn

oil sludgy / level low

Fail 13 Apr 2012 153,501 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxiliary belt shows cracking

drivers door check strap insecure / noisy

engine upper stabilizer mount bush split resulting in movement

front brake pads wearing low / discs ridged and worn

oil sludgy / level low

Pass 13 May 2011 144,836 miles

advise windscreen damage in zone A not contained within 10mm diameter but not adversely affecting drivers view of the road

auxiliary belt shows cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2011 144,445 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE o/s/f brake hoses shows cracking

STRONG ADVISE o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge is bald on edge

STRONG ADVISE rear exhaust mounting is heavily corroded and weak has corroded away on one side

advise tracking required

advise windscreen damage in zone A not contained within 10mm diameter but not adversdley affecting drivers view of the road

auxiliary belt shows cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2010 136,244 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 136,244 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 128,752 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 128,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 118,461 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 118,456 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 115,020 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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P359 XGD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green 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 P359 XGD, 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 P359 XGD registered?

P359 XGD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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