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G3 VOL

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,028 mi
Last recorded84,028 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 VOL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,062 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,606 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 79,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,603 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 76,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,240 miles

all four tyres have slight feathering.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 76,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,849 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 64,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,553 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,928 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,924 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded

hose on underside not connected

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 47,362 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,362 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,585 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,819 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,785 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear no. plate becoming obscured

Fail 27 Oct 2006 38,785 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear no. plate becoming obscured

Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,621 miles

both off side resr and near side rear brake discs slight rusting on outer edges

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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G3 VOL is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G3 VOL, 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 G3 VOL registered?

G3 VOL is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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