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P521 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,563 mi
Last recorded126,563 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 126,563 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 115,334 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 106,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs pitted

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 Jan 2011 106,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs pitted

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,944 miles

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 84,759 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 75,983 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall.

slight noise on n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,345 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,998 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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P521 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P521 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 P521 HBW registered?

P521 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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