MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse light inop
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective washers (1.7.2)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective washers (1.7.2)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P105 XSH is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 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 P105 XSH, 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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P105 XSH is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 February 1997.
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