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P458 AUD

1996 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

137,629 mi
Last recorded137,629 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo V70154,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 AUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 137,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 122,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 122,747 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 107,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,641 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside wiper torn on end

Fail 13 Nov 2012 92,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside wiper torn on end

Pass 24 Nov 2011 81,526 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 81,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 70,859 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,888 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 60,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,527 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 54,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 49,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,258 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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P458 AUD is a 1996 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 154,832 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 P458 AUD, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P458 AUD is a 1996 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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