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P444 REK

1999 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,272 mi
Last recorded144,272 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 REK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 144,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,995 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 136,994 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 127,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 127,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near front tyre outter egde wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 118,886 miles

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

all discs are rusted but not affected

Pass 19 Oct 2009 110,282 miles

front brake hoses perishing

front wishbones inner bushes separating

pin size nail in o/s/r tyre

slight n/s + o/s steering rack/rod play

slight perishing to rear sub frame and shocker bushes

very slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,498 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 97,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 87,733 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,807 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 68,656 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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P444 REK is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 110,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P444 REK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P444 REK is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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