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P520 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,449 mi
Last recorded175,449 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 175,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bottom shockabsorber bushes starting to crack.

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

outer sills obscured.

under tray fitted at time of test.

various marks to body work

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2011 175,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bottom shockabsorber bushes starting to crack.

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

outer sills obscured.

under tray fitted at time of test.

various marks to body work

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 169,101 miles

all brake discs pitted and corroded.

electric window switches missing.

flexy brake hoses cracked and splitting.

front indicators faded.

n/s/f tyre low on pressure and heavily cracked.

n/s/r outer sidelamp inop.

o/s/r tyre low on pressure and heavily cracked and nail in tread.

outer cv gaiters cracking.

rear brake pads worn low.

underbody and various suspension components corroded.

various oil leaks.

various supension bushes heavily cracked and unbonded.

vehicle appears to have been stood for a long time.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 169,101 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake pads worn low.

outer cv gaiters cracking.

all brake discs pitted and corroded.

electric window switches missing.

flexy brake hoses cracked and splitting.

front indicators faded.

n/s/f tyre low on pressure and heavily cracked.

n/s/r outer sidelamp inop.

o/s/r tyre low on pressure and heavily cracked and nail in tread.

underbody and various suspension components corroded.

various oil leaks.

various supension bushes heavily cracked and unbonded.

vehicle appears to have been stood for a long time.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 164,244 miles

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

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

slight detrerioratoin on rear exhaust mounting

Pass 31 Aug 2007 160,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 156,055 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 156,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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P520 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel 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 P520 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 P520 HBW registered?

P520 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P520 HBW safe to buy?

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