MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing
headlamps deteriorating
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
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)
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)
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)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
rear brake discs scored slightly
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)
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)
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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