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P376 CAY

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

159,708 mi
Last recorded159,708 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 CAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 159,708 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 159,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 157,418 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 157,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

car has oil leak from engine

car has water leak from engine

engine light on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 157,258 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 157,258 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

CAR HAS VERY BAD OIL LEAK FROM SUMP

LAMBRA LIGHT ON

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 156,792 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 156,792 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front and Rear brake discs are corrded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 156,485 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 156,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 152,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 152,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 142,728 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 142,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 133,379 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 133,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 124,713 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 124,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 119,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P376 CAY is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P376 CAY, 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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P376 CAY is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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