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P490 PTU

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,320 mi
Last recorded114,320 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 PTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,320 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,248 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 112,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 109,856 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,405 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 101,258 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,695 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 90,670 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 May 2007 77,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2007 77,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,854 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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P490 PTU is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P490 PTU, 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 P490 PTU registered?

P490 PTU is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P490 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 PTU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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