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P731 FUD

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

178,631 mi
Last recorded178,631 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 178,631 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 178,622 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 178,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 174,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 167,691 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 158,922 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 158,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 153,597 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 147,022 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 147,021 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 138,892 miles

Rear spring assisters appear to be incorrectly positioned

Fail 30 Jul 2018 138,886 miles

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

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

Rear spring assisters appear to be incorrectly positioned

Pass 14 Aug 2017 130,207 miles

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

both front side repeators slightly discoloured

both front wishbone bushes have slight unbonding

both rear inner wheel rims dented

centre exhaust joint loose

Pass 3 Aug 2016 121,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 112,780 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 112,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 100,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 94,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,656 miles

Both headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,623 miles

Both headlamp reflectors starting to dull

Both rear tyres worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,989 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,273 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,917 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 57,173 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,173 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,389 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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P731 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P731 FUD, 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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P731 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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