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P551 FUD

1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

202,445 mi
Last recorded202,445 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 202,445 miles

Front anti role bar D bushes deteriorated, no excessive play detected

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 201,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 193,956 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 193,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper & lower gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 186,490 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 186,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 179,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 173,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 166,130 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 157,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 149,499 miles

nearside rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2013 149,499 miles

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

nearside rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 140,149 miles

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

nearside front tyre nearly bald on inner edge

offside front tyre nearly bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 131,077 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 123,739 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 123,739 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 114,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 114,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 107,478 miles

Both rear tyres inner side wall crackes

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 97,580 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 88,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P551 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P551 FUD, 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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P551 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P551 FUD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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