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P130 FTT

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

200,548 mi
Last recorded200,548 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 FTT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2013 200,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear seatbelts not checked because of fitted child seats

plastic covers on bodsyills prevent a thorough examination

welded bracket on tailpipe broken

Pass 4 Jan 2013 200,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear seatbelts not checked because of fitted child seats

plastic covers on bodsyills prevent a thorough examination

welded bracket on tailpipe broken

Pass 16 Jan 2012 191,161 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside rear seatbelts not checked because of fitted child seats

oil leak from nearside rear of engine (possibly power steering)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

two welded brackets on tailpipe broken but system still secure

Fail 5 Jan 2012 190,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside rear seatbelts not checked because of fitted child seats

oil leak from nearside rear of engine (possibly power steering)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

two welded brackets on tailpipe broken but system still secure

Fail 14 Jan 2011 181,609 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 181,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 174,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 174,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 174,322 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 143,988 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside main beam aim low

Fail 18 Jun 2008 143,988 miles

offside main beam aim low

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 133,004 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on outer and inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2006 121,856 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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P130 FTT is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P130 FTT, 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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P130 FTT is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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