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P203 NLT

1997 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,503 mi
Last recorded118,503 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 118,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,144 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,481 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 64,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 63,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P203 NLT is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P203 NLT, 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 P203 NLT registered?

P203 NLT is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P203 NLT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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