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P334 SCA

1997 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,769 mi
Last recorded154,769 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 SCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2008 154,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 154,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 May 2008 154,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Feb 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 148,584 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

no plates tatty

Pass 7 Mar 2006 143,113 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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P334 SCA is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P334 SCA, 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 P334 SCA registered?

P334 SCA is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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