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P215 FOD

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,308 mi
Last recorded141,308 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 FOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 141,308 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 141,235 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 139,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 137,710 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 132,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 118,058 miles

front subframe dented

Pass 16 Nov 2007 97,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 90,355 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 83,978 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P215 FOD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P215 FOD, 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 P215 FOD registered?

P215 FOD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P215 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 FOD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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