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S124 LTF

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,614 mi
Last recorded179,614 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 LTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 179,614 miles

engine light on, rear number plate deteriorated, minor exhaust leak, oil leak, fuel filter corroded, front rack arms have slight play, front and rear disc (lip), n/s/r tyre worn on inner sidewall

Fail 20 Apr 2013 179,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on, rear number plate deteriorated, minor exhaust leak, oil leak, fuel filter corroded, front rack arms have slight play, front and rear disc (lip), n/s/r tyre worn on inner sidewall

Pass 30 May 2012 175,442 miles

fuel filter corroded,nsr tyre wearing low on tread,exhaust corroded in places,oil leak/spill-investigate,nsf link bar rubbers slightly deteriorating

nearside steering rack rod slight play,nsf shocker slight leak,nail in nsf tyre

rear indicators slightly faded,rear wiper insecure,screen slightly chipped,accelerator pedal bit stiff

Fail 26 May 2012 175,442 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filter corroded,nsr tyre wearing low on tread,exhaust corroded in places,oil leak/spill-investigate,nsf link bar rubbers slightly deteriorating

nearside steering rack rod slight play,nsf shocker slight leak,nail in nsf tyre

rear indicators slightly faded,rear wiper insecure,screen slightly chipped,accelerator pedal bit stiff

Pass 27 May 2011 170,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

accelerator pedal v.stiff,rear reg plate deteriorating,screen slightly damaged,offside front position lamp came/stayed on after slight delay,fuel filter corroded,rear brakes noisey in operation

gearbox oil leak-investigate

Fail 27 May 2011 170,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

accelerator pedal v.stiff,rear reg plate deteriorating,screen slightly damaged,offside front position lamp came/stayed on after slight delay,fuel filter corroded,rear brakes noisey in operation

Pass 25 May 2010 165,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

accelerator pedal stiff-investigate

both driveshafts slight in/out movement bit more than normal-investigate

front and rear pads rattle,rear fitting kit worn

fuel filter corroded due next service

osf position lamp came/stayed on when tapped

rear indicators and nsf faded

screen slightly chipped

Pass 28 May 2009 161,238 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to nearside

engine oil low and dirty

noise from nsf tyre when rotated(inside tyre)

noise from offside rear tyre when rootated,investigate

screen slightly damaged

Fail 28 May 2009 161,236 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to nearside

engine oil low and dirty

noise from nsf tyre when rotated(inside tyre)

noise from offside rear tyre when rootated,investigate

screen slightly damaged

Pass 27 May 2008 156,053 miles

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

front brake rattle when driven

internal noise/beadind from tyre nearside front

Fail 27 May 2008 156,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake rattle when driven

internal noise/beadind from tyre nearside front

Pass 29 May 2007 150,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 138,034 miles

vt32 issued on may 31st 2006

Fail 31 May 2006 138,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S124 LTF is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S124 LTF, 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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S124 LTF is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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