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P406 DWL

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,194 mi
Last recorded155,194 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 155,194 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 133,555 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 133,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 124,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front indicator lens taped into place

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 124,958 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front indicator lens taped into place

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 121,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 114,071 miles

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 9 Nov 2006 108,804 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 101,607 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 101,607 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P406 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P406 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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What year was P406 DWL registered?

P406 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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