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P563 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,916 mi
Last recorded115,916 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,916 miles

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

Exhaust System Rusty

General Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,466 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 114,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 114,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2013 113,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 113,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/front slight wing damege, indicator insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,171 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 112,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 111,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 110,275 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 109,416 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 109,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 108,273 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 108,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 105,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 105,288 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 105,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc's badly worn & n/s/r brake disc contact surface rusted

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P563 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P563 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 P563 HBW registered?

P563 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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