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P269 AUD

1996 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,009 mi
Last recorded182,009 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo S70108,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 AUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 182,009 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 182,000 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 180,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 163,860 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

catalytic converter is starting to break down

cover for fuel filler cap does not secure in the closed position

emmission light illuminated

front wiper blades in poor condition

near side rear bump stop insecure

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

service light illuminated

Fail 5 May 2009 167,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

catalytic converter is starting to break down

cover for fuel filler cap does not secure in the closed position

emmission light illuminated

front wiper blades in poor condition

near side rear bump stop insecure

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

service light illuminated

Pass 6 May 2008 145,335 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 144,769 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearsiderear suspension bump stop fallen off

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Apr 2007 122,337 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f floor section slightly split not near suspension

Fail 27 Mar 2006 117,133 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 117,133 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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P269 AUD is a 1996 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P269 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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P269 AUD is a 1996 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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