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P292 HRM

1997 Volvo S70

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,092 mi
Last recorded187,092 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 HRM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 187,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake flexi hose loose

Fail 7 Apr 2016 187,082 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake flexi hose loose

Pass 8 Jan 2015 182,908 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2014 182,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2013 182,653 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 181,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 175,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 161,976 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 147,090 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,452 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 134,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 126,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 119,896 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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P292 HRM is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P292 HRM, 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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P292 HRM is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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