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P244 FDP

1997 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,150 mi
Last recorded193,150 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 FDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 193,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 193,148 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 183,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front drop link dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 182,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front drop link dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 182,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front drop link dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 169,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 165,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 164,138 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction head lining coming away from roof (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 164,138 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction head lining coming away from roof (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2006 97,565 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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P244 FDP is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P244 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.

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P244 FDP is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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