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P325 VVL

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,265 mi
Last recorded96,265 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 VVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2008 96,265 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s wiperblade torn

Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,265 miles

n/s wiperblade torn

Pass 22 Jan 2007 92,478 miles

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

front brake pads appear to be worn low

n/s/f outer c.v boot perished

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Fail 22 Jan 2007 92,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake pads appear worn low

n/s/f outer c.v boot perished

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 12 Jan 2006 87,214 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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P325 VVL is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P325 VVL, 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 P325 VVL registered?

P325 VVL is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P325 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P325 VVL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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