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JCM 570R

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

202,532 mi
Last recorded202,532 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCM 570R
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 202,532 miles

steering rack inner joints slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2024 201,956 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 201,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2022 200,665 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 200,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 200,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 199,244 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 195,828 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 153,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 191,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2015 188,821 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 186,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 183,095 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 179,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

side repeaters and rear indicators fading

Pass 23 Aug 2011 176,108 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 172,392 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 169,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 164,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 157,941 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 148,616 miles

Stone chip in windscreen. Tyre treads getting low.

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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JCM 570R is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JCM 570R, 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 JCM 570R registered?

JCM 570R is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is JCM 570R safe to buy?

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