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P557 NEG

1997 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,157 mi
Last recorded113,157 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 NEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 113,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2015 113,157 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside fronr tyre perished

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,148 miles

O/S/F tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 108,462 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 102,671 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 102,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 87,944 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,225 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 77,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,666 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,812 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn

Front indicators fading

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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P557 NEG is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P557 NEG, 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 P557 NEG registered?

P557 NEG is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P557 NEG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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