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R595 SJA

1997 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,456 mi
Last recorded158,456 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S70117,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 SJA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 158,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 145,661 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front constant velocity joint is clicking

Fail 17 Jan 2012 145,661 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front constant velocity joint is clicking

Pass 13 Jan 2011 138,351 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 138,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,249 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 119,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 103,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 95,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,260 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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R595 SJA is a 1997 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R595 SJA, 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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What year was R595 SJA registered?

R595 SJA is a 1997 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R595 SJA safe to buy?

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