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P549 TVG

1996 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,133 mi
Last recorded178,133 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V70154,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 TVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2012 178,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 164,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 150,262 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 150,262 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 146,614 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 146,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 139,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 133,057 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2006 133,057 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 125,493 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nail in tyre

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

unevern wear on offside rear tyre.

Fail 26 Oct 2005 125,407 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in tyre

oil leak

oil level on minimum

unevern wear on offside rear tyre

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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P549 TVG is a 1996 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P549 TVG, 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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P549 TVG is a 1996 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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