MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,855 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust in poor condition
front wipers poor
nsf cv boot perished
osf fog lamp not working
slight play in both front inner steering joints
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
exhaust in poor condition
front wipers poor
nsf cv boot perished
osf fog lamp not working
slight play in both front inner steering joints
front cv boots cracking
osf fog lamp not working
rear coil springs rusty
nsf cv boot perished
osf cv boot perished
osf indicator lense missing
rear shock absorber bushes split
service light on dash
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
nsf cv boot perished
osf cv boot perished
osf indicator lense missing
rear shock absorber bushes split
service light on dash
brake discs rusty
exhaust corroded
oil leak gearbox area
steering rack noisy when turning steering
osf and nsf cv boot perished
osf drop link has slight play
osf steering track rod has slight play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/f inner cv boot leaking
service light on
slight movement in o/s/f steering rack
both front flexi brake hoses cracked
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
both front flexi brake hoses cracked
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight movement in o/s/f steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
cat rattles
slight movement in o/s/f steering rack
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rattles
o/s/r tyre slight cracks x exhaust slightly noisy
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P226 OLE is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 P226 OLE, 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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What year was P226 OLE registered?
P226 OLE is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 April 1997.
Is P226 OLE safe to buy?
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