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P558 NEG

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,451 mi
Last recorded140,451 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 NEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 140,451 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 140,451 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 136,086 miles

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear. on passable limit

Fail 28 Jul 2017 136,082 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear. on passable limit

Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 130,749 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2015 130,706 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 1 Apr 2014 130,647 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,361 miles

wear on inner & outer edges n/s/front tyre wear on inner edge o/s/rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 124,699 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 124,699 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 121,365 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 121,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 118,016 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 118,016 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 117,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 112,645 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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P558 NEG is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P558 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 P558 NEG registered?

P558 NEG is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P558 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 NEG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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