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P399 JJU

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

218,647 mi
Last recorded218,647 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 JJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 218,647 miles

battery not clamped down

both rear chassi rails corroded

both rear tyres low pressure

engine oil leak

exhuast system corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded badly

rear exhuast mounting adrift

Fail 15 Aug 2011 218,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

battery not clamped down

both rear chassi rails corroded

both rear tyres low pressure

engine oil leak

exhuast system corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded badly

rear exhuast mounting adrift

Pass 6 Aug 2010 212,552 miles

battery not clamped in

both rear chassi rails corroded

engine oil leak

o/s/f head light chipped

o/s/f indecator good but all outher indecators inc side repeaters faded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 212,551 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery not clamped in

both rear chassi rails corroded

engine oil leak

o/s/f head light chipped

o/s/f indecator good but all outher indecators inc side repeaters faded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 203,285 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 203,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 195,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 186,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 181,145 miles

Oil leak

corossion to nearside rear chassis rail.

offside beam pattern poor.

Pass 8 Sep 2005 173,789 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear no. plate de laminating

spare tyre low on tread

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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P399 JJU is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P399 JJU, 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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P399 JJU is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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