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H1 HAT

1999 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,430 mi
Last recorded84,430 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 HAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 84,430 miles

Front Undertray fitted at time of MOT test.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 84,397 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,343 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,304 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 77,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,213 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,471 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 69,471 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,871 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 64,871 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,587 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,059 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 53,059 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,130 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 50,130 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,698 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,036 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 40,223 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,223 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 38,683 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,683 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,888 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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H1 HAT is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 H1 HAT, 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 H1 HAT registered?

H1 HAT is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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