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P405 KJC

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

145,391 mi
Last recorded145,391 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 KJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 145,391 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 141,696 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 141,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened main axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 137,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 131,721 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 131,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 127,992 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 127,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly perished.

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly perished.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 121,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly perished.

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly perished.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 116,081 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 116,076 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced light very dim (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 110,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dog cages in rear, so only visual inspection of belts carried out

Fail 15 Sep 2017 110,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dog cages in rear, so only visual inspection of belts carried out

Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,624 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 104,620 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,917 miles

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

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

ns rear and os rear axle bush starting to split and worn

Fail 9 Sep 2015 97,917 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

ns rear and os rear axle bush starting to split and worn

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,527 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 91,527 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,548 miles

advise bracket on rear tail pipe

Pass 19 May 2011 71,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,498 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 68,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,097 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,690 miles

o/s and n/s dipped beam images poor.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 64,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 64,110 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 60,608 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 KJC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJC, 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 KJC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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