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P457 DJO

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,578 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

REAR CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 25 Mar 2025 78,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

REAR CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 25 Oct 2023 71,048 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,595 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 69,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly weeping.

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight weep from the power steering rack.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,206 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 69,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,049 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 68,046 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,742 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 66,738 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,188 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,188 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,551 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 56,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,639 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 53,157 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,037 miles

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

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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P457 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P457 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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P457 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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