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P487 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1884cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,337 mi
Last recorded127,337 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,884cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 127,337 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axel bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,411 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 146,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 122,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 118,015 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 114,548 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 114,548 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 110,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 106,363 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 101,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,396 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 97,384 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,157 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 88,150 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,122 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,489 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 55,479 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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P487 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,884cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P487 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 P487 HBW registered?

P487 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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