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P193 DHH

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,737 mi
Last recorded146,737 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 DHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 146,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

SOME DETERIORATION OF N/S HD. LAMP UNIT DIPPED BEAM PATTERN & LIGHT INTENSITY SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 27 Jul 2011 146,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

SOME DETERIORATION OF N/S HD. LAMP UNIT DIPPED BEAM PATTERN & LIGHT INTENSITY SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Aug 2010 137,372 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3MM ONLY / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S REAR FLASHER LAMP LENS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 129,802 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE N,S,R LAMP

Fail 17 Aug 2009 129,802 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE N,S,R LAMP

Pass 15 Aug 2008 122,602 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 122,602 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 115,835 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 115,830 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 109,599 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 106,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P193 DHH is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P193 DHH, 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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P193 DHH is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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