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P750 RYV

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,791 mi
Last recorded49,791 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 RYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,085 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,147 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,444 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,824 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 22,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,770 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 21,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,662 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall but cord or ply not exposed

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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P750 RYV is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P750 RYV, 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 P750 RYV registered?

P750 RYV is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P750 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P750 RYV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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