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K10 HEW

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,905 mi
Last recorded121,905 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 HEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 121,905 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 121,885 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 117,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 115,173 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 114,979 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 105,881 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 99,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 78,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 68,786 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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K10 HEW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel 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 K10 HEW, 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 K10 HEW registered?

K10 HEW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for K10 HEW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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