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P768 GDP

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,465 mi
Last recorded213,465 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 GDP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 213,465 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 201,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 201,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 195,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

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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P768 GDP is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P768 GDP, 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 P768 GDP registered?

P768 GDP is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P768 GDP safe to buy?

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