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P749 JAS

1997 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,300 mi
Last recorded130,300 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 JAS
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 130,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 129,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 116,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 109,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 99,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 92,374 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 92,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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P749 JAS is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P749 JAS, 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 P749 JAS registered?

P749 JAS is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P749 JAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P749 JAS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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