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S164 MGC

1999 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,778 mi
Last recorded56,778 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 MGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,778 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 56,778 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,781 miles

corrosion and hole, offside 'a' post

dampness around fuel tank.

front registration plate deteriorated

wipers worn

Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,195 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2006 52,195 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front registration plate deteriorated

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2005 48,925 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 48,925 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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S164 MGC is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Blue 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 S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 110,209 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 S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S164 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S164 MGC registered?

S164 MGC is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S164 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 MGC 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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