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P318 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,726 mi
Last recorded94,726 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 94,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,891 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,505 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 67,505 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 574,944 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,882 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 47,882 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 46,324 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,324 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,384 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2005 40,411 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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P318 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P318 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P318 HBW registered?

P318 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P318 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 HBW shows 12 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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