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P587 KUD

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,563 mi
Last recorded159,563 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 KUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 159,563 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 159,563 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 152,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 152,716 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 145,630 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 138,229 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2007 131,018 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 122,026 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust mount broken.

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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P587 KUD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 P587 KUD, 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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P587 KUD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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