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P535 HEC

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,199 mi
Last recorded111,199 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 HEC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 111,199 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 107,370 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both rear shocker bush cracking

Rear fuel tank fill neck flange corrode

Fail 15 Nov 2024 107,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both rear shocker bush cracking

Rear fuel tank fill neck flange corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,640 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,807 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective border line pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 85,166 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,374 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,946 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,330 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,944 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,687 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,511 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 49,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,768 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 43,433 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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P535 HEC is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P535 HEC, 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 P535 HEC registered?

P535 HEC is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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