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P202 UAH

1997 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 UAH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 116,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 110,144 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 110,138 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,508 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 98,508 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,007 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 89,007 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2005 70,551 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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P202 UAH is a 1997 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P202 UAH, 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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What year was P202 UAH registered?

P202 UAH is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P202 UAH safe to buy?

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