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P761 DPE

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,466 mi
Last recorded158,466 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 DPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 158,466 miles

both rear axle bushes in poor condition

drivers seat belt frayed

service & lambda light on dash

Fail 3 Jul 2013 158,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front n/s tyre worn low 195-65-15

rear o/s tyre worn low 195-65-15

service & lambda light on dash

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axle bushes in poor condition

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 28 Jun 2012 145,904 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2012 145,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 138,766 miles

both headlamp aims in poor condition

rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2011 138,745 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp aims in poor condition

rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2010 134,220 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 134,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 127,840 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 127,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 120,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 110,411 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 110,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 106,415 miles

rear no plate slightly discoloured †

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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P761 DPE is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P761 DPE, 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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P761 DPE is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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