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P241 FDP

1997 Volvo V70

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,449 mi
Last recorded249,449 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 FDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 249,449 miles

top rear engine mtg

Fail 4 Jan 2013 249,449 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

top rear engine mtg

Pass 23 Jan 2012 234,418 miles

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON

Fail 17 Jan 2012 234,225 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 19 Jan 2011 221,986 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 221,986 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 205,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 205,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 193,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 181,777 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 165,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 159,260 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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P241 FDP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P241 FDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P241 FDP registered?

P241 FDP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P241 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 FDP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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