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P6 GNM

1999 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

128,643 mi
Last recorded128,643 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 GNM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 128,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired nsr brake calliper bleeding nipple damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 124,557 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR TORSION BARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

osr flexible brake hose slightly cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,662 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 117,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 114,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 113,594 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 113,594 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,222 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,223 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,907 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,189 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 86,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very slight split o/s wiper blade

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,655 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 68,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,122 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,514 miles

off side steering rack end has slight play in it

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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P6 GNM is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P6 GNM, 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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P6 GNM is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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