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S186 BSX

1999 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,798 mi
Last recorded150,798 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 BSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 150,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 146,473 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 146,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 141,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 136,891 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 136,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 134,738 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 134,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 128,952 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 123,315 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 123,315 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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S186 BSX is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S186 BSX, 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 S186 BSX registered?

S186 BSX is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S186 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 BSX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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