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P167 PPO

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,425 mi
Last recorded121,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 PPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 121,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 121,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 119,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 109,034 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 106,039 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,666 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 97,858 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 97,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,212 miles

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

front number plate deterriorateing

offside rear noise when turned

Pass 29 Apr 2009 78,850 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 78,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 67,257 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 62,011 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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P167 PPO is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P167 PPO, 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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P167 PPO is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 22 July 1997.

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