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B20 GJC

1997 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,811 mi
Last recorded149,811 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 GJC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 149,811 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 28 Feb 2026 149,811 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 27 Feb 2025 148,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2024 151,342 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 146,135 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 144,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 147,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 136,368 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 125,654 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 116,659 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 116,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,727 miles

outer cv boots cracking

chip screen

nearside front tyre wearing tyre outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,457 miles

large chip screen

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 113,325 miles

large chip in screen

outer cv boots cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,103 miles

front side windows tinted

large chip in swept zone of screen

outer cv boots cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 110,931 miles

screen chipped

Pass 16 Mar 2010 108,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 105,242 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 101,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 101,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 96,778 miles

front tyres badly worn dges

Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,624 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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B20 GJC is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B20 GJC, 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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B20 GJC is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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