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P570 MAK

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,204 mi
Last recorded173,204 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP570 MAK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 173,204 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 174,541 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 156,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 150,584 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2006 145,627 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 145,627 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 MAK is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MAK, 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 MAK registered?

P570 MAK is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P570 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P570 MAK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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