MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine light on dash
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside front tyre worn on edges
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine light on dash
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre worn on edges
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine light on dash
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces.
Front wipers slightly split.
Offside headlamp beam pattern poor.
Slight weep from offside front and nearside front dampers.
Temporary repair to exhaust tailpipe.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Engine management lamp on.
Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces.
Front wipers slightly split.
Nearside front damper weeping.
Offside front damper weeping slightly.
Offside headlamp beam image poor.
Temporary repair to tail pipe.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Engine management lamp on.
Offside front and nearside front brake discs in corroding on inner faces.
Slight weep from nearside front damper.
3rd row seat belt not tested
Both front inner brake discs getting thin
Centre exhaust rubber mounting badly perished
Covers impede parts of the inspection
Engine running slightly rough
O/S headlamp aims slightly faded
O/S/R tyre slightly out of the shape
Oil leak
Rear exhaust end pipe corroeded
Slight bent on O/S/R inner wheel rim
Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3rd row seat belt not tested
Both front inner brake discs getting thin
Both front tyres worn on both edges
Centre exhaust rubber mounting badly perished
Covers impede parts of the inspection
Engine running slightly rough
O/S headlamp aims slightly faded
O/S/R tyre slightly out of the shape
Oil leak
Rear exhaust end pipe corroeded
Slight bent on O/S/R inner wheel rim
Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints
3rd row seat belt not tested
Covers impede parts of the inspection
Engine running slightly rough
N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge
O/S/F headlamp aim slightly faded
O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
O/S/R inner wheel rim slightly bent
O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner area
Oil leak
Some parts of vehicle is generally rusty/slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
3rd row seat belt not tested
Covers impede parts of the inspection
Engine running slightly rough
N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge
O/S/F headlamp aim slightly faded
O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
O/S/R inner wheel rim slightly bent
O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner area
Oil leak
Some parts of vehicle is generally rusty/slightly corroded
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link ball joint gaiters split.
Nearside rear brake disc pitted.
Offside hand brake effort slightly low.
Offside headlamp beam pattern poor.
Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent.
Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Covers impede parts of inspection.
Dmage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.
O/s headlamp pattern is dull.
Various oil leaks.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Headlamp beam images poor.
Nearside front brake hose perishing. Advise replacement.
Various slight engine oil leaks.
3rd row seat belt not tested
Both front brake discs are rusty
Covers impede parts of the inspection
Engine mangerment light stays on
N/S/F anti roll bar link arm botom rubber bushed is perished
O/S/F inner cv boot is pin hole
O/S/R wheel trim slight dent on inner side
Slightly oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
3rd row seat belt not tested
Both front brake discs are rusty
Both rear brake performance slightly uneven and unevenly
Covers impede parts of the inspection
Engine mangerment light stays on
N/S/F anti roll bar link arm botom rubber bushed is perished
N/S/R brake disc slight worn
O/S/F inner cv boot is pin hole
O/S/R brake disc is rusty
O/S/R wheel trim slight dent on inner side
Slightly oil leak
Both headlamp images deteriorated.
Front anti-roll bar link boots deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
STRONG ADVISORY - BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT ALONG INNER EDGES & WORN UNEVENLY.
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both headlamp images deteriorated.
Front anti-roll bar link boots deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
STRONG ADVISORY - BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT ALONG INNER EDGES & WORN UNEVENLY.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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S174 SMJ is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S174 SMJ, 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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S174 SMJ is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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