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P244 FUD

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,759 mi
Last recorded196,759 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 196,759 miles

o/s/f top mount has play / steering rack damp / o/s/f anti roll bar link has play / oil leak / n/s/f shock damp / o/s/r spring corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 189,886 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 182,207 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s and o/s headlamp pattern poor

rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 27 Oct 2011 182,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s and o/s headlamp pattern poor

rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 10 May 2010 159,452 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 159,452 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 138,224 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 138,222 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs are corroded

offside front and nearside front headlamp beam patterns are faded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 131,165 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 131,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 122,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 113,787 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 113,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P244 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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P244 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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