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P406 FUD

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,065 mi
Last recorded103,065 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,065 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 103,065 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 102,250 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 102,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,250 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 90,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,116 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,595 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,432 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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P406 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P406 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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What year was P406 FUD registered?

P406 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P406 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P406 FUD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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