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P363 GNT

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

127,053 mi
Last recorded127,053 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 GNT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2012 127,053 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 125,002 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 122,456 miles

Both headlamps on border line beam image

Fail 6 Jul 2010 122,438 miles

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

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

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

Both headlamps on border line beam image

Pass 6 Jul 2009 120,194 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 120,194 miles

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

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

1.rear number plate getting marked

Fail 1 Jul 2009 120,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 116,581 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 116,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 116,276 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 113,544 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 113,544 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 111,697 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 GNT is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P363 GNT, 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 GNT registered?

P363 GNT is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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