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P451 NCA

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,813 mi
Last recorded105,813 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 NCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 105,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 105,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,871 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 103,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,277 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,277 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,866 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,233 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,820 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 76,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,406 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 68,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,697 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,084 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,159 miles

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

rear tyres starting to age crack

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,159 miles

rear tyres starting to age crack

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,941 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod has boot split

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,790 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 38,790 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P451 NCA is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 1,984cc 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 P451 NCA, 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 P451 NCA registered?

P451 NCA is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P451 NCA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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