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P426 SAV

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,568 mi
Last recorded162,568 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 SAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 162,568 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 158,378 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 151,060 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 151,058 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 142,076 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 142,076 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 138,265 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 138,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 133,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 130,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 127,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight smear on front wiperblades

Pass 21 Jun 2016 122,831 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 118,926 miles

Brake pipes from master cylinder have slight corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F tyre has cracking in outer sidewall of tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 118,926 miles

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

Brake pipes from master cylinder have slight corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F tyre has cracking in outer sidewall of tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,990 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 108,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,173 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,784 miles

front no plate cracked

headlamp reflectors showing tarnish dip beam pattern just showing

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2009 86,784 miles

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

front no plate cracked

headlamp reflectors showing tarnish dip beam pattern just showing

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,953 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,823 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,434 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 64,452 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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P426 SAV is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P426 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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What year was P426 SAV registered?

P426 SAV is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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