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P486 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,586 mi
Last recorded62,586 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2012 62,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside headlamp - poor beam image

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

Offside rear tyre - cracking between tread

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,666 miles

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

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

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

off side front and near side rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,894 miles

off side rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 5 Jul 2009 55,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,518 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,410 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 46,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 44,609 miles

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

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

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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P486 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P486 HBW, 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 P486 HBW registered?

P486 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P486 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P486 HBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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