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1997 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,094 mi
Last recorded151,094 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 PNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 151,094 miles

195/60/R15/88H. Fronts both new. Rear 6 & 5mm.

Exhaust mounts weak.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 151,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

195/60/R15/88H. OF 6 OR 5 NR 5 NF 4mm.

Exhaust mounts weak.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Very noisy.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Punctured (nailed) not repairable.

Offside Rear Very noisy.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 149,872 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 149,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Fungus issue (1.8.A.1b)

195/60/R15/88H. OF 2 OR 5 NR 5 NF 4mm.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 146,652 miles

195/60/R15/88H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 146,652 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

195/60/R15/88H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 141,142 miles

195/60/R15/88H. All 5mm.

Cooling fan inoperative.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 141,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

195/60/R15/88H. All 5mm.

Cooling fan inoperative.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 136,454 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing.

N/S wiper slightly split.

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 136,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

195/60/R15/88H. OF 1 OR 6 NR 6 NF 1mm.

Battery insecure clamp missing.

N/S wiper slightly split.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 132,046 miles

Both front inner rack slightly play

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 132,046 miles

Both front inner rack slightly play

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 125,785 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 125,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2009 114,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 114,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 103,217 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 96,043 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 96,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 88,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P586 PNG is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P586 PNG, 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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P586 PNG is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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