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R70 DMO

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,994 mi
Last recorded134,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 DMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 134,994 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour faded (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour faded (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 133,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 127,462 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,304 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,751 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,956 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,066 miles

AWD system removed.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers veiw.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,414 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencers rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2014 101,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencers rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,331 miles

REAR REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

ENGINE HUNTING ON IDLE

Fail 14 Jan 2013 93,331 miles

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

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

ENGINE HUNTING ON IDLE

REAR REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

Fail 9 Jan 2012 85,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,665 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,228 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 73,222 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OFFSIDE INNER TRACK ROD ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,976 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,696 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 61,696 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,067 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 49,472 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 49,472 miles

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

tyres on limit

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 DMO is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DMO, 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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R70 DMO is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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