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P453 LMS

1997 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,627 mi
Last recorded192,627 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 LMS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 192,627 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 192,489 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 187,176 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 182,166 miles

front and rear number plates starting to disfigure

oil leak

slight exhaust leak

Fail 29 May 2010 182,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 180,441 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 180,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 175,957 miles

n/s front tyre tread low

o/s front brake hoses starting perish

slight handbrake travel

Fail 1 Jun 2009 175,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 168,707 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 168,707 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 156,568 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 156,568 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2006 144,524 miles

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.

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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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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What year was P453 LMS registered?

P453 LMS is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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