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P383 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,803 mi
Last recorded118,803 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2012 118,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,034 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 106,114 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 98,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,318 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2005 78,948 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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P383 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P383 HBW, 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 P383 HBW registered?

P383 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P383 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 HBW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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