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S207 WHK

1999 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,428 mi
Last recorded169,428 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 WHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 169,428 miles

both front wheel rims buckled slightly

both sides rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

chips in windscreen

engine light on

front brake discs wearing

gearbox oily

n/s head lamp only just giving correct beam pattern

o/s front shock absorber slightly damp

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads appear worn

rear exhaust bracket corroding

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 169,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both front wheel rims buckled slightly

both sides rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

chips in windscreen

engine light on

front brake discs wearing

gearbox oily

o/s front shock absorber slightly damp

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads appear worn

rear exhaust bracket corroding

steel rim fitted to n/s rear

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2010 162,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

offside front indicator unit slightly loose

play in offside inner track rod

Pass 15 Jan 2010 162,608 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

offside front indicator unit slightly loose

play in offside inner track rod

Pass 26 May 2009 154,279 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 154,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 135,003 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 126,319 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 126,317 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

headlamp images just acceptable

nearside front tyre poor condition

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads poor condition

Pass 31 May 2006 113,416 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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S207 WHK is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S207 WHK, 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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S207 WHK is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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