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P324 FJH

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,921 mi
Last recorded111,921 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 FJH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 111,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 109,262 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 105,792 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2009 101,146 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,620 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,344 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,891 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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P324 FJH is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P324 FJH, 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 P324 FJH registered?

P324 FJH is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P324 FJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P324 FJH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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