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YPO 24

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,222 mi
Last recorded135,222 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPO 24
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 135,222 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle \ springs \and spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 135,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle \ springs \and spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 133,856 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody \ rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 133,779 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody \ rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 130,971 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 128,212 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 125,861 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 125,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill floor pan area split (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 124,200 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 124,200 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,500 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,740 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,322 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 105,290 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,688 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 100,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 96,679 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 95,166 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,197 miles

offside front lower wishbone forward bush is starting to delaminate

slight play to the nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 23 Nov 2007 91,363 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 85,381 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 85,381 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 73,413 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 73,399 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 72,697 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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YPO 24 is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPO 24, 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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YPO 24 is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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