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P395 KBC

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,407 mi
Last recorded95,407 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 KBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,217 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 91,768 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,906 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four onthe sidewalls and tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,115 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,853 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 84,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,929 miles

the rear silencer mounting is weak with corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,156 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,781 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 75,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,349 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,483 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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P395 KBC is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P395 KBC, 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 P395 KBC registered?

P395 KBC is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P395 KBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P395 KBC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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