MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
All brake pads wearing thin.
Considerable free travel on handbrake.
Exhaust corroded.
Hole in offside headlamp.
Nearside rear tyre cracking.
Offside door pillar lock stop mounting cracked.
Offside rear tyre,sidewall damage.
Rear tyres worn on outside edges.
All brake pads wearing thin.
Considerable free travel on handbrake.
Exhaust corroded.
Hole in offside headlamp.
Nearside rear tyre cracking.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside door pillar lock stop mounting cracked.
Offside rear tyre,sidewall damage.
Rear tyres worn on outside edges.
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P242 FRX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P242 FRX, 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 P242 FRX registered?
P242 FRX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P242 FRX safe to buy?
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