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P450 FGM

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,327 mi
Last recorded180,327 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 FGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 180,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2012 180,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2011 169,949 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 May 2011 169,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2010 157,964 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

catalyst broken up and rattling

front number plate damaged

long footbrake travel

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 24 Mar 2010 157,963 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

catalyst broken up and rattling

front number plate damaged

long footbrake travel

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 4 Mar 2009 153,481 miles

catalyst broken up

Fail 4 Mar 2009 153,481 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

catalyst broken up

Pass 26 Mar 2008 147,657 miles

boot does not shut correctly

exhaust cat rattles

front number plate poor condition

nearside front antiroll bar link poor condition

slight movement in steering column mountings

stone chip nearside headlamp

Fail 25 Mar 2008 147,657 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

boot does not shut correctly

exhaust cat rattles

front number plate poor condition

nearside front antiroll bar link poor condition

slight movement in steering column mountings

stone chip nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Mar 2007 141,964 miles

baffles breaking up in centre section of exhaust

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 131,996 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres side walls in poor condition

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber boot †slit †

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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P450 FGM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P450 FGM, 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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P450 FGM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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