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P306 DUD

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

317,257 mi
Last recorded317,257 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 DUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 317,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 312,467 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 308,554 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 304,397 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust back box bracket broken

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 304,395 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust back box bracket broken

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 298,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2013 298,337 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 293,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 289,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 281,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 276,425 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2009 276,422 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 270,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 262,670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 254,716 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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P306 DUD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P306 DUD, 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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P306 DUD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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