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B11 RWB

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

167,387 mi
Last recorded167,387 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 RWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 167,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 166,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 165,419 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 164,288 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 163,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 161,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 158,120 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 154,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 152,279 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 150,372 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 18 Apr 2015 147,150 miles

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

o/s front inner tierod gaitor perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 143,597 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 139,910 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 136,853 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 133,636 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 131,045 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 131,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 123,998 miles

minor stone chips in windscreen

n/s dip beam pattern just showing reflector showing tarnish

n/s/f seat belt has been caught in door lock

o/s/f seat belt buckle hold up button missing

rear brake hose metal ends showing surface corrosion

rear discs scored

rear no plate showing slight delamination

rear suspension side arm bushes showing surface cracks

slight wear showing on steering rack rods

small tear on n/s/r seat belt at bottom

Pass 18 Apr 2008 118,850 miles

chips in windscreen

front wishbone bushes split

n/s headlamp reflector showing tarnish

wear in rack rods

Fail 17 Apr 2008 118,850 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 110,007 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Slight play in both rack end joints. Both front brake hoses are starting to crack. Washer lid missing. Top engine mount is split. Front brake pads are getting low, advise they are replaced soon.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 110,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight play in both rack end joints. Both front brake hoses are starting to crack. Washer lid missing. Top engine mount is split. Front brake pads are getting low, advise they are replaced soon.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 101,224 miles

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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B11 RWB is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B11 RWB, 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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B11 RWB is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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