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S181 XCR

1999 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,844 mi
Last recorded64,844 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 XCR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 64,844 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,043 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 64,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,220 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,623 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 61,984 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,924 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,329 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,034 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,583 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,212 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,580 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,302 miles

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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S181 XCR is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S181 XCR, 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 S181 XCR registered?

S181 XCR is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 13 February 1999.

Is S181 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S181 XCR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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