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P775 YCK

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,257 mi
Last recorded101,257 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 YCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 101,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,660 miles

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT limits but needs adjustment soon

Wipers need replacing soon

Fail 3 Mar 2011 99,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 99,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 98,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 98,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 96,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,942 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 95,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Head Light Wiper Blades In Very Poor Condition. R/H/Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge. Lip On Front Brake Discs. Rar Tail Box Of Exhaust System In Very Poor Condition.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 93,677 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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P775 YCK is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red 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 P775 YCK, 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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P775 YCK is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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