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P730 HBW

1998 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,280 mi
Last recorded122,280 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 122,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 122,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 106,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 94,603 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 85,424 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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P730 HBW is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,832 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 P730 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 28 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P730 HBW registered?

P730 HBW is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is P730 HBW safe to buy?

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