MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,627 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
blow from exhaust centre section to CAT joint
both front driveshafts nearing wear limit
corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg by tow bar
imbalance on rear brakes
nearside front indicator lens damaged
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
nearside rear bumper mount corroded
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
oil in rack area (no visible leak)
oil leak from engine
rear axle mount deteriorated
side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
slight damage on nearide rear seatbelt
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
blow from exhaust centre section to CAT joint
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg by tow bar
imbalance on rear brakes
nearside front indicator lens damaged
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
nearside hand brake reading on limit
nearside rear bumper mount corroded
odd wheels fitted on rear
oil in rack area (no visible leak)
oil leak from engine
rear axle mount deteriorated
side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
slight damage on nearide rear seatbelt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear number plates starting to disfigure
oil leak
slight exhaust leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front and rear number plates starting to disfigure
oil leak
slight exhaust leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear number plate starting to delaminate
n/s/r chassis leg corroded
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear number plate starting to delaminate
n/s/r chassis leg corroded
n/s front tyre tread low
o/s front brake hoses starting perish
slight handbrake travel
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
n/s front tyre tread low
o/s front brake hoses starting perish
slight handbrake travel
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P453 LMS is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc 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 P453 LMS, 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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P453 LMS is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 1997.
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