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P356 XGD

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,798 mi
Last recorded164,798 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2013 164,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 145,867 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 145,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 125,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 112,688 miles

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

nsf and osf brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2010 112,688 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front abs rings broken

front discs corroded

ns cv boot deteriorated

nsf and osf brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,358 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 107,313 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,075 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 86,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 86,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2006 75,886 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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P356 XGD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P356 XGD, 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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P356 XGD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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