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E16 RAR

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

175,403 mi
Last recorded175,403 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 RAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 175,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn/scored

Pass 19 May 2016 171,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

Handbrake lever slight travel

both front anti roll bar linkages have slight play

Pass 30 May 2015 163,020 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 161,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 160,889 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 155,736 miles

Slight oil leak from behind crankshaft pulley

Fail 23 Nov 2011 155,736 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar links slightly worn

power steering rack as slight misting of oil

Pass 26 Nov 2010 150,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 159,912 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 125,518 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 99,402 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 74,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 73,709 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 69,189 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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E16 RAR is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 E16 RAR, 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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What year was E16 RAR registered?

E16 RAR is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is E16 RAR safe to buy?

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