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S129 RDP

1999 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,929 mi
Last recorded157,929 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 RDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 157,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 153,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 148,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 142,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 138,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 134,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 133,187 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 133,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING COROSSION.

NAIL IN NSR TYRE IN CENTRE.

OSR BRAKE DISC CORRODED.

SCREW IN OSR TYRE INNER EDGE.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 131,417 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 131,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 128,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,479 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 126,479 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 121,008 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre was under inflated

Pass 18 Nov 2008 114,885 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 107,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 101,435 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 101,435 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 98,503 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

throttle pedal stiff to opperate

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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S129 RDP is a 1999 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S129 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.

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S129 RDP is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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