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P369 CFJ

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,636 mi
Last recorded215,636 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 CFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 215,636 miles

Oil leak ()

Tow ball missing at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2018 215,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Towbar component excessively corroded Bolt fixings corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 190,076 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2017 189,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near tow bar mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 165,610 miles

Rear exhaust mounting point deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2016 165,610 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting point deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 161,170 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 161,170 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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 156,183 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 151,372 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 151,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 147,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 147,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 142,389 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 137,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 131,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 126,813 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 128,727 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 121,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 121,268 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 112,380 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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P369 CFJ is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P369 CFJ, 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 P369 CFJ registered?

P369 CFJ is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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