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P302 FJH

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,145 mi
Last recorded200,145 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 FJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 200,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 200,145 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 188,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 188,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 170,717 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 171,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 171,671 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 165,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r chassis leg /mounting corroded

rear exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Fail 18 Nov 2013 165,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r chassis leg /mounting corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Pass 13 Nov 2012 155,679 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 155,602 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 148,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 136,938 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 132,723 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 127,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 18 May 2007 123,421 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2006 121,362 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 121,350 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 121,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P302 FJH is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P302 FJH, 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 P302 FJH registered?

P302 FJH is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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