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P734 MKO

1996 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,258 mi
Last recorded179,258 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo S70108,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 MKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 179,258 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 179,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 175,427 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 171,393 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 171,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 169,149 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 169,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 159,408 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 159,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 145,902 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 145,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge

rear number plate deteriorating

small split in end of n/s/f wiper blade

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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P734 MKO is a 1996 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P734 MKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P734 MKO registered?

P734 MKO is a 1996 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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