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R587 PFC

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,061 mi
Last recorded133,061 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 PFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 133,061 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 125,642 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 109,309 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 109,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 94,687 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 90,483 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 90,483 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 84,844 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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R587 PFC is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,461cc 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 R587 PFC, 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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R587 PFC is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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