MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel filter corroded
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel filter corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter corroded ()
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter corroded ()
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel filter corroded
Emissions not tested exhaust emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel filter corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front and both rear tyres cracking and perishing between treads and on sidewalls
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front and both rear tyres cracking and perishing between treads and on sidewalls
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
nearside front tyre cracked
Braking system leaking pressure switch on master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
nearside front tyre cracked
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear shock absorber lower bushes cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear shock absorber lower bushes cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear shock adsorber bushes deteriorated not excessive
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear shock absorber bushes deteriated
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake hoses cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.
Nearside rear tyre cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.
Offside front wheel rim damaged, not excessively & not affecting bead seal.
Rear suspension (main) bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement found.
Both sides front: Brake hose deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.
Offside front tyre wearing edge.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both sides front: Brake hose deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.
Offside front tyre wearing edge.
Nearside rear brake disc scored & corroded, not excessively.
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake disc scored & corroded, not excessively.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tailpipe has temporary support but is secure
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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P389 UWK is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P389 UWK, 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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P389 UWK is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 June 1997.
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