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P402 GNN

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,674 mi
Last recorded216,674 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 GNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 216,674 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2015 209,528 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both nsr and osf (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 203,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 197,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 197,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 191,833 miles

CAT heatshield loose

OSF caliper slide bolt covers missing

Fail 16 Aug 2012 191,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

CAT heatshield loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OSF caliper slide bolt covers missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 185,451 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

N/S/R CHASSIS LEG RUSTY

O/S INNER TRACK ROD WORN

Fail 9 Aug 2011 185,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

N/S/R CHASSIS LEG RUSTY

O/S INNER TRACK ROD WORN

SOCKET ON O/S/F WHEEL BOLT

Pass 3 Jun 2010 174,791 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 159,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 149,254 miles

o/s/f flexi brake hose deteriorating

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 18 May 2007 140,317 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 140,317 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 131,672 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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P402 GNN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P402 GNN, 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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P402 GNN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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