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S22 RAO

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,790 mi
Last recorded142,790 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 RAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 142,790 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 142,790 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 135,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 135,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 133,682 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 133,682 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,173 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 123,989 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 123,989 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 115,725 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 110,777 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,757 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,338 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 43,430 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F UPPER ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBER IS SPLIT

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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S22 RAO is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S22 RAO, 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 S22 RAO registered?

S22 RAO is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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