MOT Status
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underneath is covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside outer sill has sill cover fitted signs of minor corrosion on lower edge
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern weak
front number plate poor
rear discs poor
rear tyres starting to crack
tow bar poor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front number plate poor
rear discs poor
rear tyres starting to crack
tow bar poor
front number plate poor
rear discs poor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front number plate poor
rear discs poor
Cooling System Expansion Bottle Cracked.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Slightly Corroded.
Rear Coil Springs Corroded.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Top Of Centre Silencer Slightly Blowing.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Cooling System Expansion Bottle Cracked.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Slightly Corroded.
Rear Coil Springs Corroded.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Top Of Centre Silencer Slightly Blowing.
Crack in Cooling System Header Tank.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight Oil Leak on Offside Drive-shaft to Gearbox Seal.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Crack in Cooling System Header Tank.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight Oil Leak on Offside Drive-shaft to Gearbox Seal.
Rear Discs slightly scored.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Discs slightly scored.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tyres starting to crack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tyres starting to crack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres on legal limit
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres on legal limit
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to rear nearside chassis above silencer
rear tyres inner edges worn low and unevenly
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to rear nearside chassis above silencer
rear tyres inner edges worn low and unevenly
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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P405 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 P405 DWL, 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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P405 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 1997.
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