CarVerify

Free Car Check

P522 DJO

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2319cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

82,995 mi
Last recorded82,995 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear s/abs' bushes cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2014 82,995 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear s/abs' bushes cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,768 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,768 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,577 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,812 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 71,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jun 2011 71,801 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,005 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

front no plate cracked

lambda warning light on

osf tyre wearing inner and outer edges

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

slight buckle osf roadwheel

Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,005 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

front no plate cracked

lambda warning light on

osf tyre wearing inner and outer edges

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

slight buckle osf roadwheel

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,629 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged but secure

Fail 15 Apr 2009 65,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged but secure

Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,636 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged but secure

Fail 16 Apr 2008 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged but secure

Pass 4 Apr 2007 626,788 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 626,788 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear braker discs are rusty

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
Full Volvo S70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P522 DJO is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 P522 DJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P522 DJO?

You can check the full history of P522 DJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P522 DJO registered?

P522 DJO is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P522 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 DJO shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P522 DJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P522 DJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.