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J6 CEW

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,668 mi
Last recorded144,668 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 CEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 144,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 144,267 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 143,834 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 143,325 miles

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 142,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 140,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 138,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 136,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 134,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 133,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 121,299 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 116,519 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber dust cover split

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

Fail 27 Jul 2011 116,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber dust cover split

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 29 Jul 2010 111,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 102,165 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 102,165 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 96,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 94,021 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 93,971 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J6 CEW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J6 CEW, 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 J6 CEW registered?

J6 CEW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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