MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
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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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