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P462 POT

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

405,024 mi
Last recorded405,024 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 POT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 405,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing also - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 405,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts in tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing also - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 397,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sill covers fitted

rear fuel tank bracket heavily corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 9 May 2019 138,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 359,215 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner egdes

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust hangers in poor condition, system still secure

Pass 10 May 2017 340,120 miles

both front shockabsorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 26 Apr 2017 340,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shockabsorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 26 Apr 2016 327,258 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 327,258 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 308,525 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen washer system leaking from valves,but still supplying sufficient water on screen

Pass 1 May 2014 293,382 miles

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)

headlight reflectors dull

Fail 17 Apr 2013 274,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 274,043 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 260,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 243,645 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 243,645 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 220,361 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2010 220,346 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 205,734 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 205,734 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 185,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 185,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 172,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 159,309 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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P462 POT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P462 POT, 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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P462 POT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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