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H13 DYE

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,935 mi
Last recorded155,935 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 DYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 155,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 155,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 154,138 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 154,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both front bulbs have pink light showing on aim check and no pattern (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no visible pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no visible pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak slight coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 151,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 149,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 149,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 146,027 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 146,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 142,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s/f top strut bearings starting to tighten up

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot split

rear h/brake just within minimum limit

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2011 142,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s and o/s top strut bearing starting to tighten up

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot split

Pass 18 Nov 2010 135,268 miles

n/s & o/s front top strutt bearings stiffening

top engine tie rod bush split

Fail 17 Nov 2010 135,266 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

engine fault warning light stays on

n/s & o/s front top strutt bearings stiffening

top engine tie rod bush split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 127,390 miles

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

engine electronic light stays on

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Nov 2008 118,692 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear washers innop

Pass 22 Nov 2007 109,923 miles

fault in engine electronic system

Fail 19 Nov 2007 109,912 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2005 84,737 miles

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

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

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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H13 DYE is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H13 DYE, 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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H13 DYE is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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