MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
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.
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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