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P478 AFX

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,768 mi
Last recorded171,768 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 AFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 171,768 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,slightly perished. 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both handbrake cable outer sleeves split.

both rear beam axle mounting bushes deterioated

engine idle speed high

Fail 8 Mar 2019 171,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,slightly perished. 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both handbrake cable outer sleeves split.

both rear beam axle mounting bushes deterioated

engine idle speed high

Pass 26 Mar 2018 161,972 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 May 2017 158,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 156,549 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 154,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 154,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 153,764 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 153,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 153,112 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 153,112 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 152,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 151,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 149,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 148,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 146,624 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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P478 AFX is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P478 AFX, 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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P478 AFX is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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