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P766 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,501 mi
Last recorded85,501 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,501 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 85,449 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,352 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 78,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,110 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,319 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,345 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,084 miles

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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P766 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P766 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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What year was P766 HBW registered?

P766 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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