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P342 AUD

1996 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,852 mi
Last recorded142,852 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Volvo V70154,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 AUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 142,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 139,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

oil leak nail in near sides front tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2014 131,622 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 131,622 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 123,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 117,587 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,587 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 106,941 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 106,941 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 102,495 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED CRACKED.

IGNITION SWITCH BY PASSES.

REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED TEMPORARY REPAIR.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 102,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED CRACKED.

IGNITION SWITCH BY PASSES.

REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED TEMPORARY REPAIR.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 94,531 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

rear exhaust temperary repair hanger fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2009 94,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread

rear exhaust temperary repair hanger fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,837 miles

REAR REG PLATE DETERIORATED NUMBERS/LETTERS LEGIBLE FROM 20 METRES RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 87,837 miles

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

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

REAR REG PLATE DETERIORATED NUMBERS/LETTERS LEGIBLE FROM 20 METRES RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 82,395 miles

rear exhaust tale pipe heavily corroded.

rear reg plate discoloured.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,530 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 74,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Dec 2005 68,447 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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P342 AUD is a 1996 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 154,832 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 P342 AUD, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P342 AUD is a 1996 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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