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P314 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,580 mi
Last recorded93,580 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,580 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,513 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,568 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 81,568 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 75,361 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 69,695 miles

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode on inside face

Pass 21 Jul 2005 63,571 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 63,571 miles

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

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

advise fluid dampnes around rack boots !

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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P314 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P314 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 P314 HBW registered?

P314 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P314 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P314 HBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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