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S183 EVK

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,428 mi
Last recorded186,428 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 EVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 186,428 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 186,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 165,761 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 165,761 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 150,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 142,314 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 142,314 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 132,125 miles

condition of rear pads & discs †and n/s/r h/brake

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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S183 EVK is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S183 EVK, 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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What year was S183 EVK registered?

S183 EVK is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S183 EVK safe to buy?

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