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P48 NRJ

1997 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,125 mi
Last recorded123,125 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 NRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 123,125 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 122,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,793 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 111,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise attention to rear brakes as o/s/r handbrake reading is lower that n/s/r

n/s/r tyre side wall worn

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

oil leak from engine

service light on

some corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

Pass 27 Aug 2008 99,942 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,700 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake disc rusty.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 92,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,771 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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P48 NRJ is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P48 NRJ, 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 P48 NRJ registered?

P48 NRJ is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P48 NRJ safe to buy?

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