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P307 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,821 mi
Last recorded143,821 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 143,821 miles

both headlamp aims poor.n//s/f indicator loose.rear discs corroded & pitted.variuos bushes splitting/perished.play in rear axel top engine mount rubber worn out

Fail 1 Aug 2009 143,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s headlamp aim poor pattern.n/s/f indicator unit loose.top engine mount rubber split.various bushes split & perished.slight play in steering rack.

play in rear axel bushes.noise on engine.rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 134,254 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 134,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 125,176 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 125,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 115,069 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 115,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake flexis are cracking/rear discs are heavily corroded/

service light on/front indicators are going white x4/top engine mount broken/oil leak evident/front outer cv boots are cracking/suspect nsf disc warped and look worn/

small split in nsr tyre inner sidewall

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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P307 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P307 HBW, 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 P307 HBW registered?

P307 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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