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P233 UWT

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,230 mi
Last recorded106,230 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 UWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battrey insecure

both front tyre treads cut

both rear shocker bushes split

engine oil leaks

fuel pump noisey

offside rear tyre slight mis-shapen

rear exhaust tail pipe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

slight fluctuation on rear service brake rearding

Fail 16 Apr 2010 106,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battrey insecure

both boot struts defective

both front tyre treads cut

both rear shocker bushes split

engine oil leaks

fuel pump noisey

offside rear tyre slight mis-shapen

rear exhaust tail pipe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

slight fluctuation on rear service brake rearding

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,897 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 101,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 96,677 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 96,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,144 miles

engine / gear oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 87,119 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2005 82,432 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 UWT is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P233 UWT, 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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P233 UWT is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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