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P710 MEW

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,640 mi
Last recorded147,640 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 MEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 147,640 miles

n/s/f brake hose perishing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 143,673 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK TOP BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 10 Jan 2011 143,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK TOP BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 8 Jan 2010 134,315 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 126,437 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2008 118,050 miles

N/S Headlamp glass chipped

O/S Headlamp beam pattern feint

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear No plate starting to delaminate

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 118,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S Headlamp glass chipped

O/S Headlamp beam pattern feint

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear No plate starting to delaminate

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 113,649 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 102,151 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 102,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P710 MEW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P710 MEW, 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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P710 MEW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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