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P425 SAV

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,794 mi
Last recorded144,794 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 SAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 144,794 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS rings (1.6 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 138,472 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 138,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,541 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 125,834 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 120,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 120,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,479 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,173 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,533 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 97,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,237 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 68,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,657 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 65,657 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 61,932 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 SAV is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SAV, 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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P425 SAV is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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