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P277 JAV

1997 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,806 mi
Last recorded156,806 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 JAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2016 156,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 148,767 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 142,925 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2013 142,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 137,256 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 134,097 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 134,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 130,961 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 124,679 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 108,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 62,195 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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P277 JAV is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P277 JAV, 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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P277 JAV is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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