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P482 JNN

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,781 mi
Last recorded124,781 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 JNN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 124,781 miles

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

Oil leak

both headlamps dim

Fail 20 Jun 2011 124,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

both headlamps dim

Pass 21 Jun 2010 118,153 miles

front brake hoses detioriated

n/s c.v gaiter detioriated

o/s headlamp damaged

rear indicators faded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 118,022 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake hoses detioriated

n/s c.v gaiter detioriated

o/s headlamp damaged

rear indicators faded

Pass 29 May 2009 109,948 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 29 May 2009 109,937 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2008 102,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 93,649 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2006 84,109 miles

slight play offside rack

steering slightly tight when rocked from side to side on hard standing

Fail 14 Jun 2006 84,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in offside rack

steering slightly tight when rocked from side to side on hard standing

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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P482 JNN is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P482 JNN, 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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P482 JNN is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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