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P512 DJO

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,483 mi
Last recorded138,483 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 138,483 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 124,200 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 124,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 120,715 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 117,930 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 117,930 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front & rear brake discs - outer faces lightly corroded.

o/s headlamp - weak beam pattern.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 114,659 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

weak pattern to both headlamp beams

Fail 8 Mar 2006 114,659 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

weak pattern to both headlamp beams.

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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P512 DJO is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P512 DJO, 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 P512 DJO registered?

P512 DJO is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P512 DJO safe to buy?

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