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P248 LOE

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,831 mi
Last recorded94,831 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,920 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 86,903 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 76,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,013 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,606 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,994 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,328 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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P248 LOE is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P248 LOE, 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 P248 LOE registered?

P248 LOE is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P248 LOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 LOE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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