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P7 KPS

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

208,890 mi
Last recorded208,890 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 KPS
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 208,890 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

nearside headlamp cracked

rear suspension bushes and rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

underside of engine area oily

Fail 10 Aug 2011 208,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

nearside headlamp cracked

rear suspension bushes and rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

underside of engine area oily

Pass 21 Jul 2010 188,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side head light cracked

oil leaking from engine

plastic sills

Fail 20 Jul 2010 188,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

near side head light cracked

off side cv boot leaking

oil leaking from engine

plastic sills

Pass 5 Aug 2009 170,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

offside door mirror casing slightly damaged but secure

Fail 4 Aug 2009 170,434 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

offside door mirror casing slightly damaged but secure

Fail 24 Jul 2009 170,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 151,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2008 151,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 148,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2007 148,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 144,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 May 2006 144,568 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 140,600 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 140,600 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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P7 KPS is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 P7 KPS, 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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P7 KPS is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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