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P181 BDD

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

205,371 mi
Last recorded205,371 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 BDD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 205,371 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 198,296 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 198,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 189,039 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2009 189,039 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Feb 2008 185,072 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 185,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 181,453 miles

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

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

both rear wheels slightly damaged

engine oil leak

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear brake pads appear low

slight play in nearside front wishbone bushes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2007 181,453 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear wheels slightly damaged

engine oil leak

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside front wheel slightly damaged

offside rear brake pads slightly low on wear

slight play in both front wishbone bushes

slight play in steering rack

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2006 173,882 miles

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

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

noise from offside front brake

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2006 173,847 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P181 BDD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P181 BDD, 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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P181 BDD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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