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P283 VWP

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,930 mi
Last recorded136,930 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 VWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 136,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2010 136,930 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 132,762 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 132,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 130,537 miles

Both headlamp beam image poor. †Oil leaking from engine rear crankshaft oil seal. †Engine steady bush broken. †Rear brakes worn near to limit.

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 130,534 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both headlamp beam image poor.

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VWP is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

P283 VWP is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P283 VWP safe to buy?

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