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A2 JRB

1999 Volvo V70

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,985 mi
Last recorded150,985 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 150,985 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

all tyres perished

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2007 143,899 miles

rear exhaust boxes corroded

slight play between rack and rack mounting bracket

slight play rack (n/s)

slight rubbing noise from rear brakes when reversing

Fail 1 Nov 2007 143,819 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front o/s h/lamp lens damaged

rear exhaust boxes corroded

slight play between rack and rack mounting bracket

slight play rack (n/s)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 133,079 miles

f/n/s indicator slightly faded †slight play between rack ans n/s mounting bracket †front brake discs scored †rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2006 132,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged †rear discs worn /faces corroded †rear exhaust box corroded †both rear tyres inner edges worn †front brake discs scored †slight play between rack and n/s mounting bracket

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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A2 JRB is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 JRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 JRB is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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