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P425 DJO

1997 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,762 mi
Last recorded101,762 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded BOTH (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,093 miles

BOTH FRONT HUB ASSEMBLYS BADLY CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRPONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR AND BADLY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded BOTH UNDER FRONT CROSSMEMBER (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,989 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 99,790 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 98,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEX (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,417 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,716 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 89,678 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,149 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,715 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,941 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 77,202 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,045 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 75,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,045 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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P425 DJO is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P425 DJO, 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 P425 DJO registered?

P425 DJO is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P425 DJO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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