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P142 VKH

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,518 mi
Last recorded176,518 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 VKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 176,518 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 176,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 171,157 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 171,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 163,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012
Pass 14 Feb 2011 145,306 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 137,072 miles

steering wheel cover seperating from base

Pass 9 Feb 2009 135,560 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal has reasonable amount of travel

n/s/rear wheel has a stud fitted different to all others

Pass 2 May 2007 135,536 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 127,971 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 127,971 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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P142 VKH is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P142 VKH, 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 P142 VKH registered?

P142 VKH is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P142 VKH safe to buy?

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