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P469 WTL

1997 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

293,103 mi
Last recorded293,103 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 WTL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2021 293,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2021 293,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 280,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 280,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 270,262 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 265,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake has very reserve

underbody has light corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2018 265,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

handbrake has very reserve

underbody has light corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2017 255,389 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 237,148 miles

Offside Rear parking brake slight low

Pass 22 Aug 2015 226,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 219,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 214,813 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 214,813 miles

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 205,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 201,280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 191,790 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 191,790 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 186,120 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 156,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 177,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2008 177,650 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 168,257 miles

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

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

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

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

number plates slightly faded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 157,821 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 157,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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P469 WTL is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P469 WTL, 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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P469 WTL is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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