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P708 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,550 mi
Last recorded118,550 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 118,550 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 118,539 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 114,168 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 109,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 104,122 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 99,752 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 89,595 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 84,531 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 79,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 74,032 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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P708 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P708 HBW, 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 P708 HBW registered?

P708 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P708 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 HBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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