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P226 OLE

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,855 mi
Last recorded111,855 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 OLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,855 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front wipers poor

nsf cv boot perished

osf fog lamp not working

slight play in both front inner steering joints

Fail 22 Aug 2016 111,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 110,863 miles

front cv boots cracking

osf fog lamp not working

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,446 miles

nsf cv boot perished

osf cv boot perished

osf indicator lense missing

rear shock absorber bushes split

service light on dash

Fail 18 Aug 2014 110,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,044 miles

brake discs rusty

exhaust corroded

oil leak gearbox area

steering rack noisy when turning steering

Pass 21 Aug 2012 709,780 miles

osf and nsf cv boot perished

osf drop link has slight play

osf steering track rod has slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 104,881 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2010 104,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 103,728 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 103,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 102,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 101,811 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracks x exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 29 Aug 2006 100,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 100,991 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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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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P226 OLE is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P226 OLE safe to buy?

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