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P108 CPM

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,725 mi
Last recorded153,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 CPM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 153,725 miles

damage to indicator lens

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 152,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 152,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 150,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 150,125 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 145,167 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 145,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 134,389 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 134,389 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 123,369 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 113,399 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 113,399 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P108 CPM is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P108 CPM, 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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P108 CPM is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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