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P211 UMW

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,550 mi
Last recorded123,550 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 UMW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,550 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 123,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake discs warped

Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 112,006 miles

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

Rearmost exhaust mounting fractured

Fail 23 Dec 2014 111,919 miles

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

Rearmost exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 9 Jan 2014 107,645 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 107,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,929 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,415 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 89,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,573 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 84,573 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

damp around o/s steering rack

front indicators starting to discolour

n/s front lower inner wishbone bushs starting to split

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged replacement advised

o/s headlamp poor pattern

Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,015 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,303 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 70,303 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall, also wear on outer edge, o/s/f worn edge advise wheel alignment

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern starting to become unclear/not as defined as it should be

rear silencer mounting bracket corroded thin

Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,143 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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P211 UMW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P211 UMW, 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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P211 UMW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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