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S175 MGC

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

225,467 mi
Last recorded225,467 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 MGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 225,467 miles

Front Casing Corroded both sides.

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (Including Suspension components). (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 211,231 miles

Exhaust system (pipe) corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 206,403 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 206,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2015 201,725 miles

rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Dec 2015 201,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel to stop (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor cannot be stowed in the off screen position (8.3.1b)

engine management warning lamp displayed constantly

rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2014 197,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine man light on dash

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 11 Jun 2014 197,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine man light on dash

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 12 Jun 2013 191,670 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 191,670 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 184,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine managment light on

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jun 2012 184,174 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine managment light on

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jun 2011 174,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four coil springs corroded

both rear axle bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 174,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four coil springs corroded

both rear axle bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 166,078 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

EML light on.

front wipers split-view ok.

sunvisor obstructing drivers view.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 158,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 153,733 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 150,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 150,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 143,546 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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S175 MGC is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S175 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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S175 MGC is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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