MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,256 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
headlamp reflectors appear to be deteriorating causing a slight reduction in output
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
headlamp reflectors appear to be deteriorating causing a slight reduction in output
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside and offside front tyres worn
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside and offside front tyres worn
rear brake pads wearing thin
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front and rear brake pads worn thin
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
oil leak
weak headlight aim patterns
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre perrished/nail
slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated
weal headlight patterns both front
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre perrished/nail
slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated
weal headlight patterns both front
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front brake flexy hoses perrished
corrosion exhaust rear section
offside front cv boot perrished
slight leak from nearside front cv boot(clip area)
slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front brake flexy hoses perrished
corrosion exhaust system
offside front cv boot perrished
slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front brake flexy hoses perrished
corrosion exhaust system
offside front cv boot perrished
slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front brake flexy hoses perrished
offside front cv boot perrished
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P242 NEW is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P242 NEW, 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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P242 NEW is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 23 April 1997.
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