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P22 WFM

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 WFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front fog lights in-op

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 78,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 72,048 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,079 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,891 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P22 WFM is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P22 WFM, 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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P22 WFM is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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