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P396 JNR

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,538 mi
Last recorded180,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 JNR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 180,538 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 177,010 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 176,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 173,042 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges. Rear tyres weraing inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2017 173,042 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges. Rear tyres weraing inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint slight play

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 167,618 miles

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

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

Rear slight play in rear suspension bushes

unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 167,580 miles

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

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

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

Rear slight play in rear suspension bushes

unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 160,818 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 160,816 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 154,716 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 148,438 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

rear axle bushes in poor conditiuon

Fail 14 Jun 2013 148,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

rear axle bushes in poor conditiuon

traction control fault light is on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 142,988 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes worn

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 13 Jun 2012 142,971 miles

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

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

both rear axle mounting bushes worn

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

rear tyres close to legal limit

traction control light is on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 137,416 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear reg plate lamps dull

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge becoming excessive

offside front fog lamp inop

Fail 13 Jun 2011 137,416 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear reg plate lamps dull

damage to top of windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge becoming excessive

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 21 May 2010 131,516 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front cv gaitors starting to perish

rear axel bushes perished and has slight play

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 22 May 2009 125,716 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 125,716 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 119,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

O/s front door stay sticking. Rear wiper blade split.Rear indicators starting to go white

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 May 2008 119,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

O/s front door stay sticking. Rear wiper blade split.Rear indicators starting to go white

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 111,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres wearing on edges † exhaust mount on back box coroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 102,579 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 102,209 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P396 JNR is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P396 JNR, 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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P396 JNR is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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