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P463 WUG

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,173 mi
Last recorded125,173 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 WUG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 125,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 May 2007 113,750 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

hand brake travel

Fail 31 May 2007 113,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system rusty

hand brake travel

Pass 23 May 2006 109,706 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 106,303 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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P463 WUG is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver 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 P463 WUG, 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 P463 WUG registered?

P463 WUG is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P463 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P463 WUG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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