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P29 MSJ

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,077 mi
Last recorded184,077 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 MSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 184,077 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bushes (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

fluid leak

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 176,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 14 Feb 2014 169,502 miles

both beam images slightly poor

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside front abs reluctor ring cracked

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight damage to nearside front valve stem

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Feb 2013 169,499 miles

both front antiroll bar link arms have slight play and gaiters are starting to deteriorate(strong advise)

exhaust corroded and 1 mount broken on rear tailpipe but system still secure

exhaust flexi joint mesh split

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

nearside outer cv gaiter starting to leak grease but still preventing ingress of dirt(strong advise)

offside front fog lamp inoperative

offside front sidelight slightly dim(strong advise)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

slight play in both steering track rods

Pass 25 Jan 2012 167,142 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 161,082 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 161,082 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hoses perished and cracked neaside worst of two rec changing nearside one asap

nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges but on raised tread blocks

play in both inner rack knuckles offside worst of two

Pass 16 Feb 2010 142,191 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2010 141,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 132,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 132,035 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 123,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 113,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 102,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P29 MSJ is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P29 MSJ, 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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P29 MSJ is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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