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KLZ 5462

1997 Volvo S70

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,006 mi
Last recorded182,006 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLZ 5462
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 182,006 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 181,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 176,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 169,864 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 169,660 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 162,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 156,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 150,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 141,623 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 141,508 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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KLZ 5462 is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KLZ 5462, 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 KLZ 5462 registered?

KLZ 5462 is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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