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BSK 225

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,685 mi
Last recorded33,685 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 225
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 33,685 miles

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 33,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 32,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 32,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 31,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 31,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,659 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 30,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 29,717 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,067 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 18,067 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,846 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 12,662 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 4,932 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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BSK 225 is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 110,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSK 225, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSK 225 registered?

BSK 225 is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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