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B49 PLP

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,731 mi
Last recorded94,731 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB49 PLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 94,731 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,778 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorber lower bushes split

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,406 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear shock absorber lower bushes split

top engine mount bush worn

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,568 miles

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

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

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

off side wiper deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 82,568 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

off side wiper deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

near side head lamp deteriorating and beam pattern getting faint

near side rear tyre has cuts/curb damage to slde wall,a nail in the tread and is worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side head lamp deteriorating and beam pattern getting faint

near side rear tyre has cuts/cub damage to the side wall and is worn on inner edge

top engine stabilizer broken

Fail 22 Jul 2013 77,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

near side head lamp deteriorating and beam pattern getting faint

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear tyre has cuts/cub damage to the side wall and is worn on inner edge

top engine stabilizer broken

Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,929 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 74,929 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,281 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,434 miles

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,261 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2008 63,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,305 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,800 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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B49 PLP is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B49 PLP, 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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B49 PLP is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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