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P219 TBT

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,958 mi
Last recorded114,958 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 TBT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front indicator lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Jun 2011 110,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 105,968 miles

front flexi brake hoses starting to crack and perish

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

o/s/f wheel slightly binding but no imbalance and efforts good

rear flexi brake hoses ferrules getting corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 105,968 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front flexi brake hoses starting to crack and perish

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

o/s/f wheel slightly binding but no imbalance and efforts good

rear flexi brake hoses ferrules getting corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 103,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 100,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 97,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 94,250 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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P219 TBT is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P219 TBT, 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 P219 TBT registered?

P219 TBT is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P219 TBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 TBT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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