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P53 DWL

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

135,006 mi
Last recorded135,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 135,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres cracking

moisture in dip stick tube

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2010 125,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly pearished

Fail 15 Jun 2010 125,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly pearished

Fail 28 May 2010 125,350 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate starting to detiorate

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Apr 2008 120,294 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill cover fitted.

Rear exhaust mounting badly corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 115,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 115,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 111,103 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 111,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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P53 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P53 DWL, 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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P53 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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