MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Unable to gain full access to 3rd row seat belts for full inspection
Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure brake hose locking clip missing (3.6.I.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Additional braking device insecure brake hose locking clip missing (3.6.I.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Unable to gain full access to 3rd row seat belts for full inspection
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dull (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dull (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
battery is insecure
f/n/s,f/o/s,r/o/s tyre treads low on edges
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
battery is insecure
f/n/s,f/o/s,r/o/s tyre treads low on edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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P458 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P458 VKX, 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 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 1997.
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