CarVerify

Free Car Check

S233 BGH

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,422 mi
Last recorded135,422 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 BGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,422 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S/F HEADLAMPS SLIGHT REDUCED BEAM IMAGE

BOTH N/S & O/S/R COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

BOTH N/S & O/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING

NUMBER PLATE LAMPS DIRTY

Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,376 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s & o/s/f brake discs slight lipping

n/s & o/s/r tyres slight wearing inner edges

n/s/f steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2015 124,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end worn

Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,377 miles

Engine top stabliser bush split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 118,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine top stabliser bush split

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2012 107,026 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s/f anti - roll link gaiter's deteriorating!!

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,026 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f anti - roll link gaiter's deteriorating!!

Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,191 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 81,630 miles

nearside front tyre tread is low and is bald on the outer edge

rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,325 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 64,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 64,281 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,469 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 55,469 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S233 BGH is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S233 BGH, 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

How do I check the history of S233 BGH?

You can check the full history of S233 BGH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S233 BGH registered?

S233 BGH is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S233 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 BGH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S233 BGH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S233 BGH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.