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LIW 7478

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,162 mi
Last recorded184,162 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIW 7478
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 184,162 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

light corrosion to suspenson components but not weakened

Pass 8 Dec 2022 181,330 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from radiator ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Dec 2021 178,220 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Nov 2021 178,185 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Dec 2020 173,044 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 168,765 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 168,765 miles

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 164,514 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 160,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 156,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 152,494 miles

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

front tyres wearing

headlamps deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2015 152,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2014 149,081 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 144,824 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 139,187 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 135,850 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs scored slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2010 131,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 131,467 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 126,037 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 120,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 116,508 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 113,049 miles

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

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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LIW 7478 is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LIW 7478, 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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LIW 7478 is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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