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P393 UWK

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,042 mi
Last recorded157,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 UWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 157,042 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 152,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 143,571 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 134,766 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 134,766 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 128,521 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 128,521 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P393 UWK is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P393 UWK, 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 P393 UWK registered?

P393 UWK is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P393 UWK safe to buy?

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