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P135 YAE

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,570 mi
Last recorded172,570 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 YAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2011 172,570 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

rear shocker bushes perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 168,805 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 168,805 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 164,760 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to outer sill members

oil evident around offside front steering rack and pinon advise

rear exhaust tail pipe and mounting rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 158,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 146,312 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 146,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 136,668 miles

slight warp on front brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2007 130,315 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface cracks on both front flexi hoses †rattle inside cat converter

Pass 5 May 2006 124,015 miles

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

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

slight front brake imbalance 210 250

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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P135 YAE is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P135 YAE, 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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P135 YAE is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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