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P343 UFR

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,481 mi
Last recorded87,481 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 UFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 87,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

washer bottle top missing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,168 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 76,135 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 70,665 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,665 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,029 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,852 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 60,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,591 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 57,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,462 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 53,462 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 46,148 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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P343 UFR is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR registered?

P343 UFR is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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