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S118 RDP

1999 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,724 mi
Last recorded208,724 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 RDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 208,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 197,978 miles

front pads 80% worn

Pass 8 May 2007 188,985 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 188,985 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 169,136 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 169,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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S118 RDP is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S118 RDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S118 RDP registered?

S118 RDP is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S118 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 RDP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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