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P395 HBW

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,894 mi
Last recorded120,894 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,894 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inner & outer edges and approx. 2.0mm across the rest of the tread.

Offside Rear bald on the inner edge.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 110,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread cracking slightly on outer shoulder

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread cracking slightly on outer shoulder

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2015 110,350 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE nearside front tyre worn heavily inner and outer edges

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread cracking slightly on outer shoulder

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread cracking slightly on outer shoulder

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 100,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust systsem corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 97,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 97,530 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 94,766 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,126 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 87,479 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 87,479 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 83,490 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 83,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,136 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 81,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 75,878 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 75,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 69,247 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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P395 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P395 HBW, 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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P395 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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