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P422 GBL

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,800 mi
Last recorded142,800 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 GBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2008 142,800 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 290,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 280,156 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

slight play in front wishbone bushes.

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 23 Feb 2007 280,156 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

slight play in front wishbone bushes.

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 1 Mar 2006 258,008 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 1 Mar 2006 258,007 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P422 GBL is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P422 GBL, 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 P422 GBL registered?

P422 GBL is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P422 GBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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