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P233 AUD

1996 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,686 mi
Last recorded98,686 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo S70108,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 AUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 98,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front engine cover damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2013 98,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front engine cover damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak off engine,

Fail 8 Mar 2012 96,191 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak off engine,

trailor plugs insecure, trailor plug n/w [this will fail mot standards after 01/04/2012] advise repair!

Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,300 miles

both rear flexi hose ends starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to perish, nail in o/s/r tread

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outter edge

oil leak on engine

slight movement in both front steering arms

visual check of n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2011 92,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear flexi hose ends starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to perish, nail in o/s/r tread

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outter edge

oil leak on engine

slight movement in both front steering arms

visual check of n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2010 87,836 miles

non genuine filler cap fitted

oil leak on engine

slight mist of oil on nearside front shock

unable to carry out full inspection of nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 83,714 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 82,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,362 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 79,348 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 74,987 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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P233 AUD is a 1996 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 108,497 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 P233 AUD, 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 30 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P233 AUD is a 1996 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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