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P405 DWL

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

217,863 mi
Last recorded217,863 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 217,863 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 216,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 215,037 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 213,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 211,749 miles

Offside outer sill has sill cover fitted signs of minor corrosion on lower edge

Pass 24 Feb 2021 210,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 209,802 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 209,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 27 Feb 2019 208,224 miles

front number plate poor

rear discs poor

rear tyres starting to crack

tow bar poor

Fail 26 Feb 2019 208,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 206,468 miles

front number plate poor

rear discs poor

Fail 23 Feb 2018 206,468 miles

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

front number plate poor

rear discs poor

Pass 27 Feb 2017 204,952 miles

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.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 204,951 miles

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.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 203,090 miles

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.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 203,089 miles

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.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 201,824 miles

Rear Discs slightly scored.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 201,824 miles

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

Rear Discs slightly scored.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 199,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 28 Feb 2014 199,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 198,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 26 Feb 2013 198,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 196,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 194,860 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 189,299 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 175,567 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 175,540 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 159,493 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 159,493 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 142,238 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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 133,469 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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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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