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S217 EVK

1999 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,048 mi
Last recorded121,048 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 EVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2011 121,048 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 121,048 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 117,682 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 117,682 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 115,028 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 111,947 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 108,616 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 104,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 99,065 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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S217 EVK is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 110,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S217 EVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S217 EVK registered?

S217 EVK is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S217 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S217 EVK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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