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P51 DOB

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,434 mi
Last recorded114,434 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 DOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside number plate light dull

Pass 31 Mar 2011 111,409 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 111,409 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 109,559 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 109,559 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 103,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 103,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 95,180 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 95,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 90,787 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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P51 DOB is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver 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 P51 DOB, 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 P51 DOB registered?

P51 DOB is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P51 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 DOB 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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