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P768 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,350 mi
Last recorded128,350 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 128,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,894 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,156 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,124 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 103,124 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,882 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,648 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,648 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 61,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,185 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 42,852 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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P768 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P768 HBW registered?

P768 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P768 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P768 HBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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