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P429 THR

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,039 mi
Last recorded126,039 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 THR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 126,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in steering rack

small cracks appearing in side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 123,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 123,646 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s headlamp lens

Pass 26 Jan 2007 114,945 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 105,023 miles

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

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front tyre is low on pressure

power steering is slightly sticky

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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P429 THR is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P429 THR, 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 P429 THR registered?

P429 THR is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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