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P379 DWL

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,534 mi
Last recorded150,534 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 150,534 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 150,534 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine cutting out (8.2.2.2 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 150,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 146,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,868 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 145,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 145,444 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 145,430 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 145,288 miles

Coolant leak rad badly leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2020 145,089 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 145,089 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 142,761 miles

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 142,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 141,180 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 141,180 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 139,302 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2017 139,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s o/s front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,666 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 136,666 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 132,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 132,741 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 126,761 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 126,632 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 121,790 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 121,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 116,451 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 116,451 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 111,383 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 103,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 103,702 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 96,977 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,397 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,755 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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P379 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P379 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.

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P379 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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