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P478 CWL

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,955 mi
Last recorded186,955 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 CWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 186,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 186,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 185,018 miles

Fuel cap damaged

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 184,089 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 184,089 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 183,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 183,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 181,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 179,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 176,773 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 173,965 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 171,603 miles

Offside Front fog not working

Pass 14 Jul 2015 168,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 164,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

headlamp cleaning unit removed

Fail 9 Jul 2014 164,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

headlamp cleaning unit removed

Pass 9 Jul 2013 160,490 miles

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

o/s front fog light not working

Fail 8 Jul 2013 160,490 miles

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

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

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2012 156,017 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 156,008 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 152,373 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 152,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 149,254 miles

Advise nsr tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Advise os headlamp pattern only just visible when carrying out alignment check.

Advise osr tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Advise rear axle bushes perishing.

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 149,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Advise nsr tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Advise os headlamp pattern only just visible when carrying out alignment check.

Advise osr tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Advise rear axle bushes perishing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 144,971 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 144,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 140,201 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are craking/perishing on sidewalls

Fail 17 Jul 2008 140,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are craking/perishing on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2007 133,614 miles

Oil leak

offside rear inner side light bulb not working

Pass 25 Jul 2006 126,182 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 126,110 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

oil leak

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 CWL is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CWL, 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 CWL is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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