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P430 YGK

1997 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

194,965 mi
Last recorded194,965 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 YGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2016 194,965 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 194,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 187,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 172,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 172,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,087 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 160,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 154,831 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broke

Fail 11 Jan 2013 154,803 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 18 Jan 2012 149,819 miles

N/S/F tyre void of tread on outer edge & has 2mm min main tread left.

N/S/R brake/handbrake binding slightly when wheel turned by hand.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F & BOTH REAR tyres have 3mm min tread left.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 144,733 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack joints under load.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 144,733 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack joints under load.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 140,180 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2009 140,180 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 133,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 127,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 122,797 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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P430 YGK is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P430 YGK, 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 P430 YGK registered?

P430 YGK is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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