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P401 SRH

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

203,617 mi
Last recorded203,617 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 SRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 203,617 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 203,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front suspension mounts have slight movement in the bush

Pass 11 Dec 2017 201,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 185,162 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 185,152 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 175,207 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 166,752 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 166,752 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 162,828 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 162,828 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 160,811 miles

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

exhaust smokey

nearside rear no plate lamp slightly dim

Fail 10 Dec 2012 160,811 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust smokey

nearside rear no plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 2 Dec 2011 157,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front flexible brake hose jubilee clip retaining in bracket

Fail 2 Dec 2011 157,947 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front flexible brake hose jubilee clip retaining in bracket

Pass 11 Dec 2010 149,178 miles

rear brake discs are coroded

rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 139,724 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 126,823 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 119,940 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 119,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 115,206 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 115,169 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer band

Pass 21 Nov 2005 111,443 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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P401 SRH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P401 SRH, 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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What year was P401 SRH registered?

P401 SRH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P401 SRH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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