MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,451 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf upper drop link rubber boot split
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front headlamp slightly deteriorated
rear coil springs slightly corroded
rear discs slightly corroded
rear lamp lenses cracked
sill covers fitted
towbar wireing insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
multiple bushes starting to perish
rear pads getting low
slight leak from power steering
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P343 PVW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P343 PVW, 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 P343 PVW registered?
P343 PVW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 April 1997.
Is P343 PVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P343 PVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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