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S165 AKP

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

118,056 mi
Last recorded118,056 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 AKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 118,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 118,056 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,845 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 117,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,293 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 117,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 116,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 116,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,473 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Both rear shock bushes deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 23 Apr 2021 116,473 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Both rear shock bushes deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 28 Feb 2020 116,280 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Both rear shock bushes deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Fail 27 Feb 2020 116,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Both rear shock bushes deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,145 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Winter Tyre Fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Winter Tyre Fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 113,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front inner and outer edge slightly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2018 113,846 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front inner and outer edge slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2017 122,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner TYRE EDGE WORN

Offside Rear WINTER TYRE FITTED

Fail 23 Feb 2017 112,501 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner TYRE EDGE WORN

Offside Rear WINTER TYRE FITTED

Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,581 miles

Centre Front Air intake hose split

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 109,581 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front Air intake hose split

Centre Front Cat breaking up internally

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Engine overheating during test ,

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,864 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 103,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 101,975 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 98,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 97,183 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,183 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 93,910 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 90,497 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 870,221 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S165 AKP is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 S165 AKP, 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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S165 AKP is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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