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P142 NLT

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

124,976 mi
Last recorded124,976 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 124,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 120,991 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 119,450 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2023 117,786 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 117,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 116,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,920 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,206 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 115,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,155 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 114,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,818 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 112,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from o/s steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

emission light on

emission light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

emission light on

Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,800 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 108,800 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

emission dash light on

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

emmission lamba light on dash

Pass 8 Feb 2013 104,876 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 102,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 102,888 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,895 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,749 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,009 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 70,324 miles

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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P142 NLT is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P142 NLT, 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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P142 NLT is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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