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S121 DFG

1999 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,771 mi
Last recorded117,771 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 DFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 117,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 105,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear brake disc scored

o/s rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2011 105,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear brake disc scored

o/s rear tyre worn low inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn very low inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,502 miles

front brake pads worn very low

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror cracked

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 28 Apr 2009 90,715 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror cracked

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,839 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,095 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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S121 DFG is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S121 DFG, 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 S121 DFG registered?

S121 DFG is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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