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P798 AUD

1997 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,312 mi
Last recorded70,312 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 AUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 70,312 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,707 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,297 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 63,297 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 63,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,301 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides reflectors dull (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 61,297 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides reflectors dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,363 miles

both front headlamps reflectors dull giving poor image

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,814 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

misting of oil on engine

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front headlights lenses deteriorating

misting of oil on engine

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,006 miles

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

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

both headlight reflectors dull

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,343 miles

both headlamp reflectors dull giving blurry image

Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,887 miles

both headlamp reflectors dull giving blurry image

clutch pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2010 47,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlight beam images are slightly blurred due to deterioration of the reflectors

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

slight misting of oil on engine

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlight beam images are slightly blurred due to deterioration of the reflectors

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

slight misting of oil on engine

Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlight aim slightly blurred due to reflectors

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,636 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam images slightly blurry

clutch pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,431 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,520 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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P798 AUD is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P798 AUD, 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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P798 AUD is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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