MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear brake pads slightly low
slight play in o/s/f steering arm
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn very low on edges
slight play in steering rack n/s/f
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn very low on edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in steering rack o/s
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in steering rack o/s
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
rear number plate faded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear number plate slightly faded
slight play in steering rack o/s
o/s/f headlamp cracked
How Reliable is the Volvo S70?
Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P38 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 P38 DWL, 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 P38 DWL registered?
P38 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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