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P32 NRJ

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,374 mi
Last recorded165,374 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 NRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 165,374 miles

corrosion on under side of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 158,493 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 153,898 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 153,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing droplink (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 150,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 143,758 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 143,758 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 141,842 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 134,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,261 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 126,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 120,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2013 120,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 111,901 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 104,391 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 102,654 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 101,520 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 99,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,879 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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P32 NRJ is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P32 NRJ, 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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P32 NRJ is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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