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P458 FGM

1997 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,049 mi
Last recorded208,049 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 FGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 208,049 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine emits smoke but not excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2016 201,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

engine smoking close to limit

Fail 23 Aug 2016 201,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

engine smoking close to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2015 191,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 172,338 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 160,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge/deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 160,535 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge/deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 151,578 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light is displayed

unable to see rear inner pads due to calliper design

Fail 3 Jul 2012 151,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

air bag light is displayed

unable to see rear inner pads due to calliper design

Pass 23 Jun 2011 142,788 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 130,080 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 119,614 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 119,576 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 107,167 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 107,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2007 102,038 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2007 98,645 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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 95,277 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 95,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 85,744 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 FGM is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P458 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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P458 FGM is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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