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J168 MUT

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,788 mi
Last recorded224,788 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ168 MUT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 224,788 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 224,785 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 202,694 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 202,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 187,611 miles

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

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

ns headlamp cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2009 187,600 miles

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

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

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

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

ns headlamp cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 178,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 178,645 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s headlight lens cracked, not affecting beam pattern.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 170,312 miles

both front flexible brake pipes age cracks

Pass 11 Oct 2006 156,401 miles

O/S/F,O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY 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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J168 MUT is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J168 MUT, 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 J168 MUT registered?

J168 MUT is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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