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P434 VWO

1997 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

206,228 mi
Last recorded206,228 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 VWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 206,228 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 206,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 198,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on inside edges (advise tracking)

o/s/r lamp cluster slight crack

Fail 5 Dec 2012 198,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on inside edges (advise tracking)

o/s/r lamp cluster slight crack

Pass 9 Dec 2011 190,889 miles

n/s and o/s headlamp aim slightly poor

Fail 9 Dec 2011 190,887 miles

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

n/s and o/s headlamp aim slightly poor

Pass 6 Dec 2010 183,422 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 183,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 178,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 169,577 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 169,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 163,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 151,751 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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P434 VWO is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P434 VWO, 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 P434 VWO registered?

P434 VWO is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P434 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P434 VWO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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