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A11 FHH

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,744 mi
Last recorded58,744 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 FHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 58,744 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 57,022 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,223 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,847 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,362 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2016 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,651 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,549 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

both wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,630 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 43,612 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,818 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,751 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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A11 FHH is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A11 FHH, 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 A11 FHH registered?

A11 FHH is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A11 FHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 FHH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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