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P188 UMW

1997 Volvo S70

Green Lpg 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

253,203 mi
Last recorded253,203 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 UMW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 253,203 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 253,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 250,159 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Damage to offside front wing.

Offside front fog lamp cracked lens and inoperative.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 250,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Damage to offside front wing.

Offside front fog lamp cracked lens and inoperative.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 240,114 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 190,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 157,201 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 118,303 miles

Front brake flexi's cracking

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 118,303 miles

Front brake flexi's cracking

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 101,875 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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P188 UMW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,319cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P188 UMW, 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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P188 UMW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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