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P283 FUD

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,515 mi
Last recorded156,515 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 156,515 miles

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2018 156,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,691 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 74,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,328 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,383 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,308 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 57,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,782 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 53,782 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,631 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P283 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P283 FUD, 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 P283 FUD registered?

P283 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P283 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 FUD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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