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L7 ELY

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,481 mi
Last recorded108,481 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 ELY
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 108,481 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,324 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 75,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,729 miles

all brake disc pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2010 64,729 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all brake disc pitted

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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L7 ELY is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L7 ELY, 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 L7 ELY registered?

L7 ELY is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is L7 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 ELY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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