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P453 DJO

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,659 mi
Last recorded201,659 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 201,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 201,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 201,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 200,861 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 199,891 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 199,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 199,029 miles

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Oct 2016 198,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Oct 2015 198,545 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 196,093 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 195,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre staring to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2012 195,163 miles

offside rear tyre staring to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2011 195,064 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 195,064 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 188,726 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 188,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 184,839 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 184,839 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

slight oil leak from poss power steering

Pass 19 Mar 2008 178,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 166,585 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 151,006 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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P453 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P453 DJO, 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 P453 DJO registered?

P453 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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