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P771 FUD

1997 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,528 mi
Last recorded80,528 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 80,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 80,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 79,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 79,379 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 79,373 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 79,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,107 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,544 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyre valves cracking.

Nearside Front mud flap loose.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,852 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyre valves cracking.

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,863 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 76,780 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front mud flap loose.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly to outer side wall and between treads. Tread depth 2.5 mm.

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking badly to outer side wall and between treads. Tread depth 2.5 mm.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm of tread.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing badly on outer edge, cracking to outer side wall and between treads.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking badly between treads and outer side wall/edge of tyre.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing badly on outer edge,cracking between treads.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 74,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm of tread.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing badly on outer edge, cracking to outer side wall and between treads.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking badly between treads and outer side wall/edge of tyre.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing badly on outer edge,cracking between treads.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracking to outer side walls

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,657 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 56,421 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,043 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,683 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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P771 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P771 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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P771 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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