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P363 FUD

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,293 mi
Last recorded151,293 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 151,293 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 147,905 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 144,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 144,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

215/55 x 16 Tyres fitted at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to meet failure requirements

Pass 25 Sep 2008 140,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 136,458 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 136,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 131,191 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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P363 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P363 FUD, 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 P363 FUD registered?

P363 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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