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P709 ODM

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,438 mi
Last recorded176,438 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 ODM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2011 176,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 171,075 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 171,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 17 Jul 2009 158,737 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 150,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 136,984 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 119,201 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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P709 ODM is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P709 ODM, 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 P709 ODM registered?

P709 ODM is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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