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P576 UDU

1997 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,835 mi
Last recorded98,835 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 UDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,835 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 98,834 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 97,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,063 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 92,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,368 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,776 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,456 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 87,446 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 84,877 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,861 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 82,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 80,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 78,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 74,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,049 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,965 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,965 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,735 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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P576 UDU is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P576 UDU, 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 P576 UDU registered?

P576 UDU is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P576 UDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P576 UDU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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