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R50 UNA

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

174,661 mi
Last recorded174,661 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 UNA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 174,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 171,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 169,378 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 165,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 162,860 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 157,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 155,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 152,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 148,724 miles

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

Nearside hand brake low effort of 70kg

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 148,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside hand brake low effort of 70kg

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 146,584 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 143,626 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deterioration and corrosion exhaust system

Fail 13 Jul 2016 143,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deterioration and corrosion exhaust system

Pass 22 Jun 2015 138,761 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 138,880 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 134,879 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 131,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 131,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,818 miles

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

all of the above items will require attention in near future

deteriation front and rear registration plates

deteriation rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2011 126,869 miles

deteriation front wiper blades

deteriation offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 124,132 miles

deteriation rear registration plate

Pass 20 Jun 2009 120,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 117,054 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 112,880 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 112,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 107,846 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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R50 UNA is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R50 UNA, 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 R50 UNA registered?

R50 UNA is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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