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D47 TEM

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

106,371 mi
Last recorded106,371 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD47 TEM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 106,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 103,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 102,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 100,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,308 miles

Headlamp wiper blades split.

Offside Front ABS ring corroded.

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle bushes slightly deteriorated/perished.

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,623 miles

Headlamp wiper blades split.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front ABS ring corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel lip slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipes into steering rack corroded.

Rear Axle bushes perished.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,736 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front ABS ring corroded.

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear axle bushes perished.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,505 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside. (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly split.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front ABS ring suffering corrosion.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle bushes perished.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 92,505 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside. (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly split.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front ABS ring suffering corrosion.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle bushes perished.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,288 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,478 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Noise from nearside rear hub/brake area.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre cracking between treads.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front link arm top gaiter split.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 58,644 miles

C.V. gaiters cracking

Cracking to nearside front brake flexi

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger blade split †

Fail 5 Jan 2007 58,644 miles

C.V. gaiters cracking

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cracking to nearside front brake flexi

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger blade split †

Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,128 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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D47 TEM is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 D47 TEM, 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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D47 TEM is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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