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P591 HBW

1997 Volvo S70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,333 mi
Last recorded160,333 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 160,333 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 160,333 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2021 160,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 160,200 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 159,972 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 159,972 miles

outer skin on exhaust poor

Pass 24 Sep 2016 159,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 157,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 155,416 miles

Plastic sill panels fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2014 155,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill panels fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,451 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Fail 31 May 2013 154,424 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 151,717 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 147,846 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 147,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 143,532 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 135,728 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 135,896 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2008 114,451 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 22 May 2008 114,449 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 80,629 miles

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

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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P591 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P591 HBW, 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 P591 HBW registered?

P591 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P591 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 HBW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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