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P371 TEW

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,641 mi
Last recorded181,641 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 TEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 181,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 176,122 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test car full up in rear ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 176,119 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test car full up in rear ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 175,128 miles

Nearside Front tyre warn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre warn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 169,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 157,983 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 148,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 146,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 144,581 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 144,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 141,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 136,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 131,296 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 131,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 125,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 119,965 miles

indicator bulbs starting to flash white, rear number plate starting to disfigure, hand brake slightly over adjusted

Pass 15 Jul 2006 112,461 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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P371 TEW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P371 TEW, 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 P371 TEW registered?

P371 TEW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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