Advice needed: Cracks on stair wall. Is this a cause for concern?

[Sam15]

Hi,

I have recently purchased a property and after starting to paint the hallway a brilliant white colour, i noticed filled in cracks that had been painted over by the previous owner.

The cracks are visible from the bottom all the way to the top of the stairs.

Are these a cause for concern or nothing to worry about?

I would be grateful for any advice. Thank you

 

[Sam15]

I have attached the pictures of the cracks

 

[Mr Chibs]

Repeatedly Tap/Knock the wall, if it sounds hollow, the plaster has probably ‘blown’ come away from the wall.

Depending how much is blown it could be removed and re-plastered or left, like the previous owner did.

 

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