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P765 KGM

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,350 mi
Last recorded100,350 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 KGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,497 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 96,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 92,718 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 92,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 82,790 miles

OSR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,852 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,676 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,654 miles

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

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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P765 KGM is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P765 KGM, 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 P765 KGM registered?

P765 KGM is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P765 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P765 KGM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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