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P27 FUD

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,363 mi
Last recorded168,363 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 168,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 164,448 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 164,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 159,697 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 156,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 154,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 152,765 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 150,607 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 150,524 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 149,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear numberplate lamp dull

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 149,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear numberplate lamp dull

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 147,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 147,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 144,182 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 138,138 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front slightly deteriated (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.4.A.2e)

both front inner rack joints slight play

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 138,138 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front slightly deteriated (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.4.A.2e)

both front inner rack joints slight play

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,787 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,332 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 104,209 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,910 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 93,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 85,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 80,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 76,795 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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P27 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P27 FUD, 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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P27 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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