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P235 DDF

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 DDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 135,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 133,027 miles

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

Offside inner CV gaiter split

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 130,892 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 130,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 124,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 117,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 111,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 105,072 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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P235 DDF is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 P235 DDF, 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 P235 DDF registered?

P235 DDF is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P235 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 DDF 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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