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P433 SWK

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,445 mi
Last recorded81,445 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 SWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 81,445 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 80,576 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2025 80,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 80,465 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 80,328 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,111 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,436 miles

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 79,436 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,327 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,600 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,824 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,062 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,062 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,305 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 72,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,680 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,580 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,999 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,765 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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P433 SWK is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P433 SWK, 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 P433 SWK registered?

P433 SWK is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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