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P312 OLT

1997 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,941 mi
Last recorded180,941 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 OLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 180,941 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 180,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 174,473 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 174,473 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 168,579 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 149,581 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 129,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 110,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 101,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 4 Feb 2012 101,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,225 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2011 94,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 87,349 miles

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

petrol neck clamp corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 81,586 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre split not showing reinforcing

Pass 2 Dec 2005 75,687 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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P312 OLT is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P312 OLT, 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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P312 OLT is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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