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P490 KEC

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,076 mi
Last recorded125,076 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 KEC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 125,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 125,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 120,619 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 120,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 112,418 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 112,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 103,499 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 90,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 79,178 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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P490 KEC is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P490 KEC, 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 P490 KEC registered?

P490 KEC is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P490 KEC safe to buy?

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