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P71 DWL

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2014 118,950 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 116,452 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,375 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 108,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 102,715 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 96,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front reg plate faded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,995 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 75,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P71 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P71 DWL, 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 P71 DWL registered?

P71 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P71 DWL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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