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H4 PLC

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,347 mi
Last recorded206,347 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 PLC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 206,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 206,344 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 206,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 203,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 203,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 202,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 200,770 miles

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

headlamp beam pattern becoming indistinct

Fail 12 Oct 2012 200,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

headlamp beam pattern becoming indistinct

Pass 5 Oct 2011 198,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 195,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 190,144 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 183,152 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 183,152 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 174,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 161,753 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 161,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal anti slip provision nearly worn through.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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H4 PLC is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 H4 PLC, 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 H4 PLC registered?

H4 PLC is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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