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R421 SBL

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,631 mi
Last recorded122,631 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 SBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 122,631 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 122,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 120,417 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 120,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2012 118,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2011 117,368 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 117,368 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 112,573 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 112,573 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 106,753 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

wiper blades worn.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 106,753 miles

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

wiper blades worn.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 100,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 89,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 77,882 miles

rear exhaust tailpipe fixing bracket broken off still secure by other side

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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R421 SBL is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R421 SBL, 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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R421 SBL is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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