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P374 DWL

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

196,261 mi
Last recorded196,261 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 196,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 194,432 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 193,556 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 21 Oct 2017 187,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 184,100 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 178,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 174,649 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 167,181 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 155,589 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 144,018 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 144,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 139,000 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 134,056 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 129,457 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 125,406 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 120,309 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 115,928 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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P374 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P374 DWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P374 DWL registered?

P374 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P374 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P374 DWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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