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MIL 2939

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,246 mi
Last recorded92,246 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 2939
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,009 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 92,009 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,287 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,765 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 88,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,765 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,868 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 80,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,102 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 76,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,320 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,310 miles

both number plates water stained,o\s\f tyre smooth on inner edge,n\s\f outer cv boot starting to crack up,o\s\r tyre cracking up and wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2006 63,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates water stained,o\s inner sidelight n\w,o\s\f tyre smooth on inner edge,n\s\f outer cv boot starting to crack up,o\s\r tyre cracking up and wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2005 55,845 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 55,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MIL 2939 is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MIL 2939, 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 MIL 2939 registered?

MIL 2939 is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is MIL 2939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 2939 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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