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P456 DJO

1997 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,145 mi
Last recorded129,145 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 129,145 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,290 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 102,023 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,023 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 96,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 90,122 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheels corroded

general underbody corrosion

head lamps poor pattern

o/s wiper split

slight oil leak rack pinnion area

tyres uneven wear (fronts) o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyres cracking in treads

wear ridges to all disc

Fail 9 May 2011 90,122 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheels corroded

general underbody corrosion

head lamps poor pattern

o/s wiper split

slight oil leak rack pinnion area

tyres uneven wear (fronts) o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyres cracking in treads

wear ridges to all disc

Pass 18 May 2010 86,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamps poor pattern

no plates poor condition

tyre treads cracking

Pass 18 May 2009 82,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 73,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2007 73,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 66,755 miles

Both front wings slightly in-secure where mudflap attaches

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2006 66,755 miles

Both front wings slightly in-secure where mudflap attaches

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P456 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P456 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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P456 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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