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F569 FUA

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF569 FUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 97,231 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,434 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 81,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,067 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,067 miles

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

Nearside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,256 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,673 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 57,673 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,317 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 50,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,641 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 44,641 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,677 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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F569 FUA is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F569 FUA, 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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What year was F569 FUA registered?

F569 FUA is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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The MOT history for F569 FUA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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