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P346 FTO

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 FTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,544 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,668 miles

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCKS LOWER BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED ?

Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,433 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 81,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,133 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,284 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,797 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,259 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,267 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 66,816 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,348 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,617 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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P346 FTO is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P346 FTO, 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 P346 FTO registered?

P346 FTO is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P346 FTO safe to buy?

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