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P386 HPU

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,883 mi
Last recorded197,883 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 HPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 197,883 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2013 197,883 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 186,795 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 186,795 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 174,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 163,696 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 161,402 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 161,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 157,182 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter corroded and damp

Fail 10 Nov 2008 157,163 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter corroded and damp

Pass 8 Sep 2007 153,706 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 146,839 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 144,577 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P386 HPU is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P386 HPU, 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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P386 HPU is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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