CarVerify

Free Car Check

P406 WWV

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,192 mi
Last recorded158,192 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 WWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 158,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 158,190 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted fog light lens has sharp edges, glass damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 152,351 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 152,351 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 144,624 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 140,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 136,634 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 136,634 miles

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 136,393 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 136,393 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 132,773 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 132,773 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 132,726 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 126,733 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 119,321 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 119,321 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P406 WWV is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P406 WWV?

You can check the full history of P406 WWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P406 WWV registered?

P406 WWV is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P406 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P406 WWV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P406 WWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P406 WWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.