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P362 TGT

1997 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,032 mi
Last recorded138,032 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 TGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 138,032 miles

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

centre high level stop lamp removed at time of test

nearside front foglamp not working

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2013 138,032 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre high level stop lamp removed at time of test

nearside front foglamp not working

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 131,950 miles

centre high level stop lamp missing at time of test

nearside front foglamp not working

nearside front tyre worn both edges

nearside rear tyre wearing both edges

wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Jun 2012 131,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre high level stop lamp missing at time of test

nearside front foglamp not working

nearside front tyre worn both edges

nearside rear tyre wearing both edges

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 131,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 124,896 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 124,895 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

offside front foot brakes binding

Pass 3 Sep 2009 115,010 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 115,010 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,868 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 105,868 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 100,050 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 100,046 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 94,754 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 94,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure †

Pass 3 Sep 2005 87,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount missing but not insecure

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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P362 TGT is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P362 TGT, 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 P362 TGT registered?

P362 TGT is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P362 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P362 TGT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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