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S183 XCR

1999 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,859 mi
Last recorded148,859 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 XCR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 148,859 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 140,938 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread

damage to nearside door mirror glass

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre inner side wall

nearside front indicator & nearside rear lamps poor condition

rear pads generally worn low

slight deterioration in nearside rear brake disc

Fail 14 Oct 2010 140,926 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

cut in offside rear tyre tread

damage to nearside door mirror glass

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre inner side wall

nearside front indicator & nearside rear lamps poor condition

rear pads generally worn low

slight deterioration in nearside rear brake disc

Pass 3 Nov 2009 132,587 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

advanced wear in both front anti roll bar links

advanced wear/movement in offside inner track rod

front fog lamps broken

offside rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing and brake pad pins worn

Fail 3 Nov 2009 132,587 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

advanced wear in both front anti roll bar links

advanced wear/movement in offside inner track rod

front fog lamps broken

offside rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing and brake pad pins worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 118,446 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 118,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2007 106,651 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly out of true

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

wear in steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2007 106,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front brake disc slightly out of true

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2006 91,354 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 91,354 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2005 79,890 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket very poor condition

rear brakes slightly out of balance

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 XCR is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XCR, 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 XCR registered?

S183 XCR is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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