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P225 OLY

1997 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,338 mi
Last recorded134,338 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 OLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 134,338 miles

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

front brake hoses cracking and perrishing

lambda light on

rear axle bushes starting to split and perrish and become unbonded

tempoary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 134,338 miles

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

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

front brake hoses cracking and perrishing

lambda light on

rear axle bushes starting to split and perrish and become unbonded

tempoary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 124,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 124,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 113,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worne outter edge

o/s/head light cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 113,220 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worne outter edge

o/s/head light cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 89,829 miles

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Fail 13 Apr 2007 89,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,640 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 81,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P225 OLY is a 1997 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P225 OLY, 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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P225 OLY is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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