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P248 KHN

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,173 mi
Last recorded154,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 KHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 154,173 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2008 148,756 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 142,711 miles

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

Rear offside road rim slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2007 142,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear off side wheel rim slightly damaged.

Fail 16 May 2006 128,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 128,454 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P248 KHN is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P248 KHN, 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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P248 KHN is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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