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P702 KOM

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,154 mi
Last recorded150,154 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 KOM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 150,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body damage

ignition switch faulty

service

Pass 10 Jul 2014 143,739 miles

body damage

ignition switch fault

o/s/f foglight inop

rear exhaust corroded

service due

Fail 10 Jul 2014 143,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

body damage

ignition switch fault

o/s/f foglight inop

rear exhaust corroded

service due

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,527 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 138,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

body damage

front tyres low on edges

light switch possible fault/o.k.at time of test

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 3 Jul 2012 131,820 miles

battery loose

body damage

Pass 11 Jul 2011 124,739 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 124,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

battery loose

service light on

Pass 23 Jun 2010 119,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 115,274 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 115,274 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 109,807 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 100,052 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 100,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 92,800 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 92,730 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

centre exhaust rattling

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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P702 KOM is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P702 KOM, 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 P702 KOM registered?

P702 KOM is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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