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S156 TBU

1999 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,409 mi
Last recorded88,409 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 TBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 88,409 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 88,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 85,912 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 85,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 81,697 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 75,885 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005

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

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

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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S156 TBU is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S156 TBU, 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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How do I check the history of S156 TBU?

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What year was S156 TBU registered?

S156 TBU is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S156 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 TBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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