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P732 WHO

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,606 mi
Last recorded125,606 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 WHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2017 125,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 124,049 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 123,072 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 121,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 119,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both wipers starting to smear

one rear exhaust bracket rusted/broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 31 Jan 2012 116,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 113,876 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 111,370 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 105,426 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 100,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 95,538 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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P732 WHO is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P732 WHO, 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 P732 WHO registered?

P732 WHO is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P732 WHO safe to buy?

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