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P175 REW

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

146,191 mi
Last recorded146,191 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 REW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 146,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 146,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 143,280 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 143,257 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 136,169 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 136,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 131,467 miles

n/s and o/s/f head lamp beam image poor

Fail 12 Aug 2009 131,467 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s/f head lamp beam image poor

Fail 4 Aug 2009 131,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

emissions light on

o/s/h/lamp glass cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2008 125,930 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 125,930 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 117,581 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 117,581 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 109,156 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 109,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P175 REW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 P175 REW, 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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P175 REW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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