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S189 EEC

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,219 mi
Last recorded176,219 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 EEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 176,219 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 176,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 172,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 169,886 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 167,082 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 162,665 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 157,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 151,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 142,660 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 142,660 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 134,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 127,792 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 118,063 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,288 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 94,309 miles

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

advise slight play in o/s of steering rack!

Fail 15 Nov 2007 94,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise slight play in o/s of steering rack!

Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,236 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 75,092 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

wire clipped to o/s rear brake hose on n/s rear

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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S189 EEC is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S189 EEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S189 EEC registered?

S189 EEC is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S189 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S189 EEC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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