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P239 FUD

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,060 mi
Last recorded214,060 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 214,060 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 214,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc surface breaking up

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 27 May 2010 199,474 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 May 2010 199,177 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 May 2009 190,593 miles

light output reduced from nearside headlamp

light pitting to offside rear brake disc

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

nearside headlamp glass cracked

non standard brake discs fitted

reduced damping effect,nearside front shock absorber

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2008 182,898 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 182,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 176,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 167,917 miles

Rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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P239 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P239 FUD, 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 P239 FUD registered?

P239 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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