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M40 AAB

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,070 mi
Last recorded134,070 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 AAB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 134,070 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,987 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 132,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 131,363 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 124,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 118,008 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 115,103 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 109,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 102,830 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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M40 AAB is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 117,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M40 AAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M40 AAB registered?

M40 AAB is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M40 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 AAB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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