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S174 SMJ

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

227,340 mi
Last recorded227,340 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 SMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 227,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 226,726 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2018 226,726 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 220,958 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 211,875 miles

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.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 211,777 miles

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.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 202,929 miles

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.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 197,393 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 197,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 190,066 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 190,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 179,939 miles

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.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 179,935 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 168,390 miles

Covers impede parts of inspection.

Dmage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

O/s headlamp pattern is dull.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 168,387 miles

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.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 157,256 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 157,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 144,553 miles

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.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 143,881 miles

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.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 130,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 118,917 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 111,069 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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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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