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P760 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,281 mi
Last recorded179,281 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 179,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

off/side front 205/50 VR 16 tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2014 179,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

off/side front 205/50 VR 16 tyre worn on inner edge

tracking

Pass 13 Jul 2013 174,488 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 174,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 166,895 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 166,878 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 159,585 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 159,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 149,827 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 149,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 134,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 115,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,874 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Discs pads worn/corroded.

Exhaust bracket corroded.

Front brake imbalance 17%

Fail 28 Jun 2007 95,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Discs/pads worn/corroded. Front brake imbalance 17%

Exhaust bracket corroded.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 85,990 miles

wiper blades split at ends, †both front lower suspension wishbones, front & rear bushes beginning to separate, †front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

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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P760 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P760 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 29 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P760 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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