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P231 LKN

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,245 mi
Last recorded158,245 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 LKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 158,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 157,040 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 155,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 153,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 152,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 150,558 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,875 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 146,890 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 146,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 143,395 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 141,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 139,174 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 139,173 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 136,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 13,516 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 132,969 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 132,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 129,864 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 125,901 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r door won't open from outside

Pass 30 Jun 2007 125,901 miles

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

n/s/r door won't open from outside

Pass 27 Jun 2006 118,439 miles

n/s/r door won't open from outside

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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P231 LKN is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P231 LKN, 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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P231 LKN is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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