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P321 OLT

1997 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,510 mi
Last recorded179,510 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 OLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 179,510 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 179,510 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 167,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 154,190 miles

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

Un-even tyre wear on rear tyres

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 140,776 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Aug 2007 125,211 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 112,583 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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P321 OLT is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P321 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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What year was P321 OLT registered?

P321 OLT is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P321 OLT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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