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P570 LOH

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,225 mi
Last recorded166,225 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP570 LOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 166,225 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 166,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

front pads low .............exhaust has been repaired...........

Pass 27 Jan 2009 161,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 161,208 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 153,501 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 138,309 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 138,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 122,067 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 121,570 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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P570 LOH is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P570 LOH, 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 P570 LOH registered?

P570 LOH is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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