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P401 KDU

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,596 mi
Last recorded183,596 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 KDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 183,596 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 183,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 172,435 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 172,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 158,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 140,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 121,166 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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P401 KDU is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P401 KDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P401 KDU registered?

P401 KDU is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P401 KDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 KDU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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