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P407 AYJ

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,666 mi
Last recorded171,666 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 AYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 171,666 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

corrosion forming on underside rear structure

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2014 164,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 157,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 149,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 144,111 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 144,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Snapped

Pass 1 Jul 2010 135,625 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 135,625 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 131,462 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 131,352 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 121,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 121,875 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 114,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 104,403 miles

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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P407 AYJ is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P407 AYJ, 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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P407 AYJ is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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