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P311 DFJ

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 DFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 121,641 miles

o/s rear brake disc corroded

rear indicator bulbs show slightly white

Pass 6 Aug 2011 119,859 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 119,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 118,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 116,320 miles

Advise rear no plate starting to delaminate.

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 114,523 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 114,523 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 112,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 110,251 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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P311 DFJ is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise 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 P311 DFJ, 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 P311 DFJ registered?

P311 DFJ is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P311 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 DFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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