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P502 WTL

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,664 mi
Last recorded45,664 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 WTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 45,664 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 43,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 39,731 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 36,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 33,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,413 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 26,944 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge ,main tread 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2019 22,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,125 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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P502 WTL is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P502 WTL, 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 P502 WTL registered?

P502 WTL is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P502 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 WTL shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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