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P579 DJO

1997 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,732 mi
Last recorded182,732 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 182,732 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 172,336 miles

front tyres wearing to inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2010 172,336 miles

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

front tyres wearing to inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 161,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 161,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 150,500 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 137,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 129,452 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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P579 DJO is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P579 DJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P579 DJO registered?

P579 DJO is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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