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P289 GEJ

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,764 mi
Last recorded109,764 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 GEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 109,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

nearside offside front brake disc slight detriorated inner

offside front door slight damage present

Pass 18 Nov 2010 907,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 106,866 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 105,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 104,270 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 104,270 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 100,833 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 98,306 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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P289 GEJ is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P289 GEJ, 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 P289 GEJ registered?

P289 GEJ is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P289 GEJ safe to buy?

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