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B19 VLO

1999 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,005 mi
Last recorded125,005 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 125,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 125,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,793 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 117,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,076 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,993 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,773 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,783 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,402 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt .

Fail 5 Jul 2016 70,402 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,310 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 63,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 56,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,556 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,254 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,716 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,212 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 34,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,135 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,884 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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B19 VLO is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B19 VLO, 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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B19 VLO is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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