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P727 LYC

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,796 mi
Last recorded262,796 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 LYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 262,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 256,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 256,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 245,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 245,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 233,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 222,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 210,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 195,028 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 180,930 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 167,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 167,255 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 154,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 141,760 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 130,913 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 130,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 120,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 107,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 95,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 85,677 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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P727 LYC is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P727 LYC, 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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P727 LYC is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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