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P242 XUM

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,029 mi
Last recorded99,029 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 XUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,029 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear under side vehicle corroded to excess

n/s o/s rear sills corroded to exceess

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,286 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front abs rings corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 95,047 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s sills corroded to excess

rear tyres worn uneven and perished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Jan 2012 89,620 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear tyres worn uneven

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,620 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear tyres worn uneven

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 Feb 2011 86,251 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frontabs rings corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 86,251 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frontabs rings corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,327 miles

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,327 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,682 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,726 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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P242 XUM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P242 XUM, 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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P242 XUM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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