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GDZ 76

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,098 mi
Last recorded132,098 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDZ 76
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 132,098 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 130,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,576 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,342 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,456 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 117,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,283 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 109,283 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,545 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,461 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,097 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 95,542 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,970 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,693 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 77,520 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,520 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,568 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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GDZ 76 is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GDZ 76, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDZ 76 registered?

GDZ 76 is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is GDZ 76 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDZ 76 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDZ 76 have outstanding finance?

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