MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P488 AUD is a 1996 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1996 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 108,497 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 P488 AUD, 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 30 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P488 AUD registered?
P488 AUD is a 1996 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 December 1996.
Is P488 AUD safe to buy?
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