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P288 FVN

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,336 mi
Last recorded177,336 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 FVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 177,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

head lights poor pattern

nearside front tyre worn bald on edges (raised tread not testable)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rust in center exhaust

rust in rear fuel filter

Pass 9 Feb 2011 176,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 173,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 173,947 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 170,659 miles

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

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

condition of nearside front bumper corner

heavy rust and slight blow center exhaust

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge(raised tread not testable)

offside rear tyre wearing off on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2009 170,659 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

condition of nearside front bumper corner

heavy rust and slight blow center exhaust

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge(raised tread not testable)

offside rear tyre wearing off on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 162,481 miles

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

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

condition of headlight pattens

condition of wiper blades

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn off on inner edge and on 2mm

rust on rear brake discs and slight judder from rear brakes

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 9 Feb 2007 152,619 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 141,413 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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P288 FVN is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P288 FVN, 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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P288 FVN is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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