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P416 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,067 mi
Last recorded137,067 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 137,067 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 135,247 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 135,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 131,215 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure 2/ slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 2 Apr 2012 131,215 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat shield insecure 2/ slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2011 124,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 119,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 117,456 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 108,303 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 108,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 93,199 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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P416 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P416 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 P416 HBW registered?

P416 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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