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P405 WWV

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,528 mi
Last recorded184,528 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 WWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 184,528 miles

fuel tank filler pipe clamp corroded and holed

lift o/s/f door hinges

n/s/f cv boot leaking

n/s/f tyre both edges

o/s/f tyre both edges

on oil 2.5ltr added to bring to MIN mark

play n/s/f drop link

rack misting

slight play o/s/f wheel

Fail 28 Nov 2016 184,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

fuel tank filler pipe clamp corroded and holed

lift o/s/f door hinges

n/s/f cv boot leaking

n/s/f tyre both edges

o/s/f tyre both edges

on oil 2.5ltr added to bring to MIN mark

play n/s/f drop link

rack misting

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2015 180,891 miles

n/s image on the limit

rear shockabsorber bushes

steering rack leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 180,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

inner edge o/s/r tyre

n/s image on the limit

o/s/f door hinges

play n/s/f drop link

rear shockabsorber bushes

spare tyre pressure

steering rack leaking

Pass 31 May 2014 178,259 miles

both images

nsf cv boot leaking

osf door hinge

osf drop link top rubber torn

slight play nsf drop link

Fail 30 May 2014 178,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both images

nsf cv boot leaking

osf door hinge

osf drop link top rubber torn

slight play nsf drop link

Pass 26 Apr 2013 172,651 miles

underside corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 168,123 miles

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

headlight images

lift in o/s/f door hinges

o/s/f top drop link rubber

Fail 30 May 2012 168,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

headlight images

lift in o/s/f door hinges

o/s/f top drop link rubber

Pass 29 Nov 2010 164,933 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 160,258 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 160,092 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 156,189 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 156,182 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 146,481 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 146,481 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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P405 WWV is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 117,100 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 S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P405 WWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P405 WWV registered?

P405 WWV is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P405 WWV safe to buy?

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