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AXS 235

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,340 mi
Last recorded172,340 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXS 235
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 172,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 172,285 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2023 172,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2022 171,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 171,118 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 171,086 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 169,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 169,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 168,243 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 162,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 157,675 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 157,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 137,526 miles

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

slight play in antiroll bar bushes

slight play in n/s/f rack rod

Pass 22 Nov 2011 126,929 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 111,718 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 105,169 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f wishbone, rear bush split away

rear discs corroded around edges

slight grabbing on when parking brake applied

Fail 30 Oct 2008 105,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

chip in windscreen

o/s/f wishbone, rear bush split away

rear discs corroded around edges

slight grabbing on when parking brake applied

Pass 20 Nov 2007 99,901 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 94,057 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 94,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 84,398 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to mot limit

small crack in o/s of windscreen

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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AXS 235 is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AXS 235, 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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AXS 235 is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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