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S130 RDP

1999 Volvo V70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,085 mi
Last recorded62,085 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 RDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,085 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

oil light on when engine idling

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 55,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,917 miles

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

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

oil light flashing /em light on

Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,917 miles

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

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

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

oil light flashing /em light on

Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,854 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,386 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,132 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 42,132 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,632 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 40,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,873 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,607 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,058 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,238 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,414 miles

front number plate cracked

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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S130 RDP is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S130 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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S130 RDP is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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