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P581 DJO

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,251 mi
Last recorded112,251 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 112,251 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 112,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 106,597 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 106,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,278 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 96,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,104 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 91,097 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 86,072 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 81,030 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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P581 DJO is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P581 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.

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What year was P581 DJO registered?

P581 DJO is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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