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A12 AJJ

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,847 mi
Last recorded62,847 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 62,847 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 60,562 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,043 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,760 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 54,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 53,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 53,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,589 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,575 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2016 49,743 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)

slight play in both steering rods

Pass 1 May 2015 48,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,791 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 46,422 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 45,027 miles

N/S/R tyre 3mil on both edges

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2011 42,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2009 39,347 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,251 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,688 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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A12 AJJ is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A12 AJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 AJJ registered?

A12 AJJ is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is A12 AJJ safe to buy?

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