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R70 APX

1999 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

288,304 mi
Last recorded288,304 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 APX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 288,304 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 277,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 272,071 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 272,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 263,608 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 238,165 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 213,847 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 200,205 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 19 Jan 2008 200,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 20 Jan 2007 164,453 miles

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

Windscreen slightly damaged.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 139,920 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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R70 APX is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R70 APX, 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 R70 APX registered?

R70 APX is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is R70 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 APX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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