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P406 MKN

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,640 mi
Last recorded153,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 MKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 153,640 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 153,632 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust fouling on floor area

noise from o/s/rear wheel when rotated

service light on at dash

Fail 10 May 2011 153,630 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust section fouling on floor area

noise from o/s/rear wheel when rotated

service light on at dash

Fail 22 Jun 2010 153,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 143,691 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 143,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 127,006 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 127,006 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 115,066 miles

Deep cut in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 100,204 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges.

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 MKN is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P406 MKN, 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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P406 MKN is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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