MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,195 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
excessive oil leak
nearside rear brake binding
power steering fluid leak at offside steering rack gaiter
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P295 WHS is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P295 WHS, 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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P295 WHS is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 June 1997.
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