MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to the rear of the vehicle
oil leak on gear box
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring (3.4.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose all wheel bolts (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front can not simulate play in other components due to wheel bearing movement
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear can not simulate play due to wheel bolts loose
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to the rear of the vehicle
oil leak on gear box
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs worn / rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake discs worn / rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front tyres are worn on inside edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres are worn on inside edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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P469 TYG is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 P469 TYG, 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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P469 TYG is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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