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P404 TFB

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,372 mi
Last recorded223,372 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 TFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 223,372 miles

Slight play in steering inner joints.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 223,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in steering inner joints.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 215,660 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 215,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front 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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 210,986 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear beam axle pivot bushes starting to deterioate

drivers A POST, check strap mount split

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

o/s/f drop link ball joint gaitor torn

o/s/r brake disc pitted

offside front headlamp lens chipped

rear handbrake shoes noisy

Pass 13 Jul 2010 208,180 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 208,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 205,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brakes are showing signs of distotion

steering rack is worn

Fail 20 Jun 2009 205,085 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brakes are showing signs of distotion

steering rack is worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 191,815 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 191,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 172,569 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 151,059 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 151,059 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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 TFB is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TFB, 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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P404 TFB is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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