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P336 SFL

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,386 mi
Last recorded120,386 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 SFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 120,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,598 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,899 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 114,899 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv gaiter damaged

Offside Front Inner gaiter damaged

Offside Front track rod end

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,899 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter is insecure

Nearside Front track rod end worn to excess

Offside Front Inner cv boot is insecure

Offside Front track rod end has excess play

Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor next to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,001 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor next to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,677 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,202 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 110,202 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2015 109,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,086 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 109,086 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 105,509 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,509 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 102,521 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate strating to deteriorate.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 102,521 miles

Rear registration plate strating to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,950 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 93,936 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 86,957 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 86,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 82,897 miles

Nearside Rear 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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P336 SFL is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P336 SFL, 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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What year was P336 SFL registered?

P336 SFL is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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