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P363 POT

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,345 mi
Last recorded158,345 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 POT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 158,345 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 158,342 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 148,851 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 148,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 139,018 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 129,440 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 120,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 113,473 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 108,149 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 108,149 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 101,999 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,725 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 85,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,626 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 77,626 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 67,753 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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P363 POT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P363 POT, 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 P363 POT registered?

P363 POT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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