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A8 BGM

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,045 mi
Last recorded158,045 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 158,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 150,493 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 150,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 142,181 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 142,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 133,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 133,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 128,542 miles

engine covered in oil

rear exhaust boxes deteriated

rear indicaters flashing of white

Fail 24 May 2012 128,539 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covered in oil

engine light on

rear exhaust boxes deteriated

rear indicaters flashing of white

Pass 4 May 2011 125,352 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 121,076 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 121,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2009 114,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 110,086 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 91,565 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,673 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 72,673 miles

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

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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A8 BGM is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A8 BGM, 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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A8 BGM is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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