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P404 STM

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,241 mi
Last recorded149,241 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 STM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 149,241 miles

1/near side front wiper blade split

2/rear axel beam bushes perish

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 149,174 miles

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

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

1/near side front wiper blade split

2/rear axel beam bushes perish

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 143,350 miles

1/oil leaks engin

2/ rearbrake discs rusty

3/ exaust blow clamp to cat

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 137,366 miles

.. strong advise nearside/offside front tyres wearing on outer section change soon

.. take up in transmittion when moveing off

Fail 25 Nov 2009 137,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

.. strong advise nearside/offside front tyres wearing on outer section change soon

.. take up in transmittion when moveing off

Pass 1 Dec 2008 132,155 miles

2/small weep o/s/front shocker

n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 124,579 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 124,579 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 117,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 116,818 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 116,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

outer edge wearing on n/s/f tire

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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P404 STM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P404 STM, 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 P404 STM registered?

P404 STM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P404 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 STM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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