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P205 LVP

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,918 mi
Last recorded103,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 LVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,918 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 103,916 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,244 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

tyre walls perished

Pass 19 Dec 2015 95,054 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,034 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,653 miles

indicators bleaching white

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

wiper blade splitting on end

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,228 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,471 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,258 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,464 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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P205 LVP is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P205 LVP, 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 P205 LVP registered?

P205 LVP is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P205 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 LVP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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