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P120 YGJ

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,774 mi
Last recorded164,774 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 YGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 164,774 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Heavy Corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2018 160,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 155,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 153,692 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 148,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 142,730 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 142,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 138,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 126,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 117,913 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight play in steering joints

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,355 miles

o/s headlamp aim pattern poor (bulb?).

o/s headlamp lens holed.

some damage to swept areas of windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2010 112,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s headlamp aim pattern poor (bulb?).

o/s headlamp lens holed.

some damage to swept areas of windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2009 105,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 105,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 94,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,462 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 83,218 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 71,518 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill/ engine covers fitted

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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P120 YGJ is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P120 YGJ, 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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P120 YGJ is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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