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P320 NEW

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,266 mi
Last recorded131,266 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 NEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 131,266 miles

front no plate poor

Pass 4 May 2011 121,121 miles

front no plate marked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 96,488 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 96,487 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear reg plate is distorting

Pass 9 May 2008 85,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 74,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 63,937 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2006 63,937 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P320 NEW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red 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 P320 NEW, 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 P320 NEW registered?

P320 NEW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P320 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P320 NEW 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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