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S157 MGC

1999 Volvo V70

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

214,517 mi
Last recorded214,517 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 MGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 214,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 207,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 207,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 195,094 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 194,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 185,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 175,787 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 175,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 166,497 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 161,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 156,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 153,715 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 149,963 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 145,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 141,178 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 134,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 130,155 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 125,043 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 118,856 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 108,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 108,748 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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S157 MGC is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S157 MGC, 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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S157 MGC is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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