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P781 NRO

1996 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

274,420 mi
Last recorded274,420 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo V70154,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 NRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 274,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear and slight crossion (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 274,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rear shocks crossion (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 273,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight pershing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rear shocks slight crossion (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and under sealer on (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 273,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front wing slight crossion and tape on

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 273,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front wing slight crossion and tape on

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 272,545 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 272,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 272,000 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear bumber bar. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing correded.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 272,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 270,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Underside has corrosion

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 267,002 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 267,000 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 264,038 miles

n/s/f C.V boot deteriorating

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

both front shock absorber casings are slightly corroded

both front wishbone bushes are slightly worn

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight knock on steering rack under load no play detected

vehicle is fitted with under tray obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 264,037 miles

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

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

both front shock absorber casings are slightly corroded

both front wishbone bushes are slightly worn

n/s/f C.V boot deteriorating

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight knock on steering rack under load no play detected

vehicle is fitted with under tray obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 259,181 miles

o/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

o/s/r tyre has perishing cracks and is wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2014 253,283 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre weraing inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge and getting low to 2mm

Pass 9 Aug 2013 247,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

Fail 9 Aug 2013 547,698 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

Pass 4 Aug 2012 242,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 236,909 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 236,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 231,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 220,382 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 204,690 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 15 Jul 2008 204,664 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear number plate poor

Pass 22 Jun 2007 185,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 167,049 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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P781 NRO is a 1996 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 154,832 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 P781 NRO, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P781 NRO is a 1996 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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