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P229 YAP

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,974 mi
Last recorded70,974 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 YAP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,974 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,956 miles

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

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,302 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 69,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2008 59,459 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,615 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON THE INNER SECTION,AND THE SIDEWALLS ARE PERISHING

O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Fail 17 Jul 2007 54,615 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads worn very low

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on the inner section,and the sidewalls are perishing

o/s mirror glass badly cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,689 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 45,570 miles

TYRES O/S/F TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER SECTION. BOTH REARS INNER SIDEWALLS PERISHING

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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P229 YAP is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P229 YAP, 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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P229 YAP is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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