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P375 SFL

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,728 mi
Last recorded198,728 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 SFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 198,728 miles

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

Nearside headlight beam image poor but visable

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2015 198,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside headlight beam image poor but visable

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2014 186,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 175,815 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 164,338 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Service lamp on

Fail 29 Oct 2012 164,135 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front discs slightly corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Service lamp on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 155,433 miles

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front regisration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside front fog lamp smashed

Offside front fog lamp not working

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front track rod

Small chips in front windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2011 155,430 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front regisration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside front fog lamp smashed

Offside front fog lamp not working

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front track rod

Small chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2010 147,532 miles

N/S Front tyre worn inside edge recommend replace

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 139,755 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 139,755 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 130,801 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 130,798 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 121,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 112,089 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 112,054 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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P375 SFL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P375 SFL, 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 P375 SFL registered?

P375 SFL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P375 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P375 SFL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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