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P70 GTC

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

298,137 mi
Last recorded298,137 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 GTC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 298,137 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 298,137 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 293,628 miles

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

combination of minor chips to windscreen

Fail 10 May 2007 293,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

combination of minor chips to windscreen

Pass 12 May 2006 286,862 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 286,862 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

power steering pump noisey

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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P70 GTC is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P70 GTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P70 GTC registered?

P70 GTC is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P70 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 GTC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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